Bachelor of Performance and Theatre (Acting)

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

Refer to University of Wollongong current fee information.