The Bachelor of Theatre (Specialisation) is designed to provide specialist training in music theatre, drama and technical theatre. Students are involved in a comprehensive conservatoire style environment with expectations of high standards of performance and scholarship. A rigorous performance schedule in various University, community and professional settings is one of the strengths of this program. A range of adjunct courses and electives allows students the opportunity to pursue additional studies in music, or add other allied skills and knowledge in areas of professional and personal interest such as other creative arts and arts administration, events management, education, business, multimedia design, and professional communication to their study programs.
The Bachelor of Theatre (Specialisation) is designed for students seeking a profession in the entertainment industry as an actor, musical theatre performer or as part of the theatre production team. The course includes opportunities to gain the professional skills necessary for a performing arts industry career as a performer, director, designer, theatre technician or theatre manager. The degree also provides excellent pathways for careers in education, creative industries and arts administration.
Duration | 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time |
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Credit Points that Must be Earned | 144 |
Number of Units Required | CQUniversity uses the concept of credits to express the amount of study required for a particular course and individual units. The number of units varies between courses. Units in undergraduate courses normally consist of 6 points of credit or multiples thereof (e.g. 12, 18, 24). |
Expected Hours of Study | Each unit at this level, typically requires 144 hours of student commitment over a period of 12 weeks. |
Course Type | Undergraduate Award |
Qualification (post nominal) | B |
AQF Level | Level 7: Bachelor Degree |
Course Fees |
Indicative Year - 2025
Indicative Year - 2024
Indicative Year - 2023
Indicative Year - 2022
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Interim Awards | Not applicable |
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Exit Awards | Not applicable |
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No Residential School for this course.
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Year | Number of Students |
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2024 | 17 |
2023 | 21 |
2022 | 25 |
2021 | 24 |
2020 | 32 |
Please note that in some instances there may be similarities between course, entry and inherent requirements.
If you experience difficulties meeting these requirements, reasonable adjustments may be made upon contacting accessibility@cqu.edu.au. Adjustment must not compromise the academic integrity of the degree or course chosen at CQUniversity or the legal requirements of field education.
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Number of units: 18 | Total credit points: 108 |
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All students must complete the following 18 courses associated with Production, Theatre studies and Principal Performance.
Production Courses
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
THTR11102 | Production 1 | |
THTR11103 | Production 2 | |
THTR12104 | Production 3 | |
THTR12105 | Production 4 | |
THTR13106 | Production 5 | |
THTR13107 | Production 6 |
There are no specific program prerequisites for entry into Performance and Production Studies 1. Entry into each successive course assumes an achievement of a passing grade or higher in the previous course in the series.
Theatre Studies coures
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
THTR12123 | Theatre Studies 1: Music Theatre History | |
THTR11121 | Theatre Studies 2: Introduction to Script Analysis | |
THTR13124 | Theatre Studies 3: Mask, Myth and Ritual | |
THTR13125 | Theatre Studies 4: From Page to Stage | |
THTR13126 | Theatre Studies 5: Realism to Epic Theatre | |
THTR13127 | Theatre Studies 6: Dada to Post-Modern Theatre |
Principal Performance courses
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
THTR11123 | Principal Performance Studios 1 | |
THTR11124 | Principal Performance Studios 2 | |
THTR12121 | Principal Performance Studios 3 | |
THTR12122 | Principal Performance Studios 4 | |
THTR13122 | Principal Performance Studios 5 | |
THTR13123 | Principal Performance Studios 6 |
There are no specific program prerequisites for entry into Principal Performance Studios 1. Entry into each successive course assumes an achievement of a passing grade or higher in the previous course in the series.
Number of units: 6 | Total credit points: 36 |
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Students wishing to graduate with the Drama or Technical Theatre major should undertake 6 electives from anywhere in the University.
Number of units: 6 | Total credit points: 36 |
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Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
MUSC11394 | Music Language Studies 1 | |
MUSC11395 | Music Language Studies 2 |
Students must complete 4 elective courses from anywhere in the University.
Credit Transfer
Students will be assessed for credit transfer on a case-by-case basis and will be required to nominate the CQU units they wish to be considered for exemption from. Credit transfer will only be granted where a student is able to demonstrate that tertiary studies, equivalent in content and depth to the CQUniversity course, have been successfully completed. Students should examine the unit synopses in this handbook to determine the units for which they may be eligible to claim exemption.
Students may only gain credit transfer for up to 67% of the overall course.
Please note that study undertaken more than 10 years ago is not normally considered unless the applicant can supply certified documents showing that they have been continually using the required skills in the work force. Generally only TAFE diploma level or above is recognised for credit at tertiary level.
Refer to the Credit Transfer website at https://www.cqu.edu.au/courses-and-programs/credit-transfer-and-rpl/credit-transfers for further details on the guidelines and application process.
Course Planners
For Course Planners please refer to the following website http://www.cqu.edu.au/student-life/new-students/planners-and-profiles