Bachelor of Theatre (Specialisation)

CQUniversity Australia’s Bachelor of Theatre (specialisation) is designed to provide specialist training in drama, music theatre or technical theatre. The new specialisation, technical theatre has been developed for those who are keen to work in the creative and performing arts in a production capacity.

Within a creative and supportive environment of hands on performance based training, you have the opportunity to work in a significant number of full scale productions in technical and creative roles, providing an insight into all aspects of the theatre industry. This will equip you for the workplace as a highly skilled, highly motivated and creative performer. The program is designed to develop advanced skills in problem solving and creative, self-regulated and critical thinking within a team based environment, nurture and enhance skills in singing/voice, acting and dance/movement, and explore and develop imagination and performance techniques and styles. You will also develop skills in production related areas such as lighting, sound and stage management. All skills are contextualised by studies in dramatic literature, theatre history and drama theory. The program has a carefully designed and integrated course structure enriching your learning experience.

Drama offers extensive studies in training in the craft of acting and acquiring skills in voice and movement.

Music theatre has a strong practical focus and offers intensive technical training in singing, dancing and acting to develop a professionally acknowledged ‘triple threat’ performer.

Technical theatre is designed to develop student skills in stagecraft, stage and production management, lighting, sound and technical direction.

What am I studying?

Music and theatre is an important feature of the cultural life of Australians. The industry provides a source of entertainment, employment and a creative outlet for many professional and amateur musicians, actors, dancers, singers, and directors, and is worth around $32 billion in Australia and supports approximately 474 000 jobs.  You don’t have to leave Australia to develop a successful career within the music and theatre industries. From the local community hall to the world stage, Australia’s music and theatre industry is helping boost the economy, build stronger communities, nurture brilliant Australian talent and foster national pride.

With the growing demand for performing arts in the 21^st century, the industry requires highly skilled and trained individuals to not only take centre stage as performers but also for careers working behind the scenes and educating our future talent.  Regardless of your particular talent or passion, music and theatre offers a number of professional careers including  musician, recording or sound engineer, performing or recording artist, composer, actor or musical theatre performer, director, designer, theatre technician or theatre manager, arts administration or educator.    

If you’re interested in expressing your creativity and passion, a career in music and theatre may be for you.

Why Study Theatre at CQUniversity

For over 20 years, CQUniversity Australia’s music and theatre programs have fostered the inspiration, creativity and passion needed for you to lead a meaningful and successful career on both the Australian and international stages.

We offer several specialisations for you to choose from, including jazz and popular music, drama and music theatre, creative technologies, classical piano and classical voice and music studies.  Delivered in a supportive and vibrant environment of practice-based tuition and coursework, you will have just the right mix of practice and theory to give you the skills and knowledge to succeed in your chosen career.

At CQUniversity, we are committed to developing your skills in the music and theatre industries.  You will never be just a number or face in the crowd.  You will be at centre stage where your creativity, ambition and enthusiasm will be encouraged and nurtured.

Enjoy the CQUniversity difference – practical, hands-on programs, a supportive environment, and the space and time to develop your own creativity – providing you with a portfolio of performance, skills and experience that will set you apart from the rest of the crowd.

Entry Requirements

Audition

Career Opportunities

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 program 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.

Program Structure

You must complete 24 courses/144 units of credit including:

• 6 compulsory Performance and Production courses
• 6 compulsory Music and Theatre courses
• 6 compulsory courses in Principal Performance
• 6 electives

Course Information

For example courses you could study as part of the Bachelor of Theatre (Specialisation) program please click here.

As CQUniversity is committed to providing quality, up-to-date and relevant education, please note courses are refreshed regularly and may not be an exact indication of course availability for your study. Please call 13CQUni 13 27 86 if you have specific questions regarding course information regarding your specific application.