Bachelor of Performance and Theatre (Acting)
University of Wollongong
CRICOS provider number: 00102E TEQSA provider ID: PRV12062
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
The Bachelor of Performance and Theatre at UOW is an intensive, practice-based course that inspires and prepares you for a career in the performing arts and broader creative industries. Students perform in major productions in our state-of-the-art facilities. Our staff are industry-based practitioners who are passionate about mentoring performers to reach their artistic potential. They are highly trained specialists in acting, voice, movement, directing, and technical production with strong connections to the performing arts industry.
In this course you will develop as a highly skilled and self-reliant performer. You will learn to apply acting skills and theoretical knowledge to contemporary performance and theatre. Subjects provide rigorous acting training, with opportunities to develop your skills in voice, singing and movement. Through a hands-on approach, you will be learning in practical classes from experienced professional directors.
Throughout your degree, you will produce and perform in your own productions, gaining invaluable, industry-relevant experience, offering many different pathways into the creative industries.
Areas of study
Acting, performance, performance and theatre, producing and directing, singing, stage management, writing.
Career opportunities
Actor in film, theatre and television actor; singer; performance artist; theatre producer; lighting designer; director; sound producer; technical producer; casting agent; stage manager; event manager; administrator; writer.
Practical experience
Public performances, both on campus and in various theatres.
Honours
Available as an additional year of study to meritorious students.
Fees and charges
Essential requirements for admission
Audition: In addition to applying through UAC, students are required to audition for the acting major. Auditions can be done either in person on campus in Wollongong, or as a digital audition. You can decide which method suits you. For information on audition requirements and bookings, visit the UOW website.
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Assumed knowledge: Any 2 units of English.
Recommended studies: English Advanced, Drama.
Other applicants
Refer to UOW general admission criteria.
Student profile
Visit the UOW website and select the undergraduate course that you are interested in, then choose the ‘Admission Profile’ tab in the Admissions, Key dates and Fees section.
Further information
View all details of this course on the UOW website.
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ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2023)
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2024 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
Course updates
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