Create your career in theatre and performance.
Designed and taught by theatre- and performance-makers, this program will build your skills through studies in acting, directing, devising, theatre history, leadership, script-writing, voice, and design. Upon graduation you will have the skills to work in theatre and performance or transfer your skills to a range of related professions.
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2025 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
Designed and taught by theatre- and performance-makers, this program will build your skills through studies in acting, directing, devising, theatre history, leadership, script-writing, voice, and design. Upon graduation you will have the skills to work in theatre and performance or transfer your skills to a range of related professions.
In this program you will:
- Engage in studies of acting, directing, devising, theatre history, leadership, script-writing, voice and design.
- Build performance making skills.
- Work alongside a professional theatre director in the creation of a theatrical production.
- Undertake industry placements, and develop practical skills and valuable industry networks.
- Hone your communication, problem solving, critical analysis, team work, time management, and leadership skills.
Career opportunities:
- Stage manager
- Actor
- Playwright
- Director
- Producer
- Educator
Program structure
Introductory courses (6) 72 units
CMN101 Introduction to Psychology B
CMN103 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
COR109 Cognitive Behaviour Therapy: Skills and Applications
DES101 Strengths Based Counselling: Collaborative Approaches
DRA100 Counselling for Crisis, Trauma and Loss
DRA102 Positive Psychology for Counselling
Developing and Graduate courses (10) 120 units
CMN200 Counselling Development and Supervision 1
CMN312 Counselling Development and Supervision 2
CMN313 Counselling Placement 1
DRA202 Counselling Placement 2
DRA203 Developmental and Family Counselling
DRA204 Introduction to Human Development
DRA206 Social Research
DRA301 Understanding Cultural Diversity
EGL205 Ethical Practice in the Helping Professions
MUS200 Introduction to Creative Entrepreneurship
Elective courses (8) 96 units
Select 8 elective courses from the undergraduate elective course options. Students are strongly encouraged to use their electives to complete courses in the available Creative Industries disciplines.
Please note the total number of introductory courses that can be undertaken in this program is 120 units (10 courses).
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Total units: 288
Recommended study sequences
Program requirements and notes
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 288 units as outlined in the Program Structure
- Complete no more than 10 introductory level (100 coded) courses
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 units per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
- The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
- It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of academic calendar dates
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on Student visa
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses