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Bachelor of Theatre
This degree teaches theatre practice, with a focus on making original work.
- How long it takes
- 3 years
- full time
- Entry ATAR
- From 62.75
- Lowest offered at University of Southern Queensland, 2026
- How you can study
- On campus
- Taught by
- 2 providers
- QLD
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor of Theatre asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- a genuine interest in live performance and theatre
- willingness to perform and rehearse in front of others
- good communication and collaboration skills
- an open attitude to creative feedback and direction
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Where this course can take you
No job needs this course on its own, but it can help with the work below.
Jobs a degree can help with
None of these jobs needs a set qualification.
Drama Teacher
A drama teacher teaches students acting, improvisation, voice and stagecraft, and directs the productions that put those skills in front of an audience.
Median pay$98,800 (estimate)
Production Designer
Production designers create the visual world of a film, television show or stage production, deciding how each set looks and how it gets built.
Median pay$98,800 (estimate)
Stage Manager
Stage managers run the backstage side of a production, keeping rehearsals, cues and cast on schedule so every performance runs the same way.
Median pay$71,800 (estimate)
Theatre Director
Theatre directors decide how a script becomes a live performance, shaping the acting, design and pace an audience sees on stage.
Median pay$85,800 (estimate)
Artistic Director
An artistic director sets the creative program for a performing arts company, deciding what gets made, who makes it and how it reaches an audience.
Median pay$119,600 (estimate)
Casting Director
Casting directors find the performers a production needs, matching actors to roles and shaping how a script lands on screen or stage.
Median pay$96,200 (estimate)
Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list. Pay marked as an estimate is our own analysis, not a published figure.
Where you can study this course
There are 2 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
- Website for University of Southern Queensland (opens in a new tab)
University of Southern Queensland
Toowoomba, QLD
4.1from 504 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 62.75 lowest
- (64.75 median, 2026)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Website for CQUniversity (opens in a new tab)
CQUniversity
Mackay, QLD
4.1from 999 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Jul 2027
What students like
- Staff are friendly and supportive
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Enquiries can go unanswered
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Theatre.
- Theatre making
- Performance skills
- Technical theatre
- Theory and practice of theatre
- Production projects
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?
Questions people ask
Who is this qualification for?
This is a Bachelor of Theatre, a bachelor degree for people who want to study theatre at university level.
Do I need experience or other qualifications first?
Entry requirements are set by each provider, so check with the provider you choose about what you need before you enrol.