Overview

Theatre and Performance from University of New England is a creative practice and research course, integrating theoretical and practical study. At the core of the course is a substantial creative project* which you undertake as playwright, director, actor, designer or drama educator, and on which you write a short dissertation which builds in the knowledge and understanding gained through the creative work.

Careers

By enhancing your experience in both theoretical and creative practice, you’ll be paving your career path in the direction of your choice. Examples of careers that can be assisted through a Master of Theatre and Performance include:

professional theatre direction and production

professional playwriting, design or performance

arts management

the teaching of theatre and performance

entrepreneurial theatre making.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Arts Research and Professional Practice

Perspectives on Shakespeare

Indigenous Business and Community Development

The Actor's Craft

The Role of the Director

The Classic Play and Performance Now

Major Creative Project

Australian Theatre

Writing for Performance: Stage and Screen

Pitches and Partners

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-10-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-11 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-02-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-02-16 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-06-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-06-14 00:00:00 , National

More details

If you are an international applicant you can apply at any time

Language

English

PTE Academic

57

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Credits

48 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Visual Arts Art History Drama View 5 other Masters in Drama in Australia

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

PTE Academic

57

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Student insurance

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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS Provider Number 00003G

hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor qualification with a major or equivalent in Theatre Studies and have 2 years experience as a performer or director or designer or playwright or teacher; or

hold an AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Bachelor with Honours or AQF Level 9 Masters qualification in a relevant discipline*; and

all applicants must submit a preliminary research proposal (approximately 500-800 words) which should: describe their proposed creative project for the Master of Theatre and Performance course; include a rationale for the choice of creative work in the context of the overall research project and explain why this is significant; and include a short reference list.

overseas secondary qualifications or tertiary qualifications deemed equivalent to Australian qualifications;

relevant professional experience

Tuition Fee

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International

30200 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30200 AUD per year during 12 months.
National

27040 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 27040 AUD per year during 12 months.

Commonwealth Supported Place (quotas apply) for national students - $13,100

Living costs for Armidale

1500 - 2100 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Theatre and Performance.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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