Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science - Theatre and Performance

Simultaneously build a strong scientific grounding and powerful communication talents. Choose from more than 20 specialisations in a wide range of areas including humanities, social sciences and science, with the flexibility to tailor you own studies. Graduate with diverse career choices in research institutes, planning agencies, public relations and management in industries related to technology, production and the environment. If you have a passion for the performing arts or aspire to a life on the stage, then consider studying Theatre and Performance. Your studies will allow you to experience the thrill of live performance and guide you towards success as a performer, director, educator, or stage manager. You will explore traditional and contemporary approaches to voice and text and study elements of 20th-century theatre to learn how to captivate and hold an audience. You’ll study theatre history, acting, directing and performance leadership, culminating in a fully realised original devised production. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with your peers and make an impact on the Sunshine Coast with regular public performances throughout USC’s theatre season. Taught by national and international award-winning industry experts, the skills you learn can be applied to a broad range of careers and industry sectors, including education, creative industries, communication, events management and more.

For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.
Global Assessment Certificate (GAC) - Successful completion with a minimum GPA of 2.3. International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma - Successful completion with minimum score of 24 (minimum score of 4 in each of six subjects)

IELTS (Academic) - Overall score of 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each subtest, TOEFL iBT - Overall score of 76 with minimum score of 18 for writing