University of South Australia (UniSA)

Bachelor of Arts (Performing Arts)

UniSA International, University of South Australia, Level 1, 101 Currie Street, Adelaide, South Australia 5000, Australia

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3-4 years

As a performing arts student you will study drama and music through performance practice and applied theory. This degree is flexible and opens up a diverse range of career possibilities.

Your studies will focus on:

  • Body and voice
  • Music and song
  • Scriptwriting
  • Naturalism and physical theatre
  • New media design and production
  • Composition
  • Production of soundscapes and music, cabaret and musical theatre

You will:

  • Discover an experiential and theoretical understanding of stage and music performance.
  • Develop your pathway as performer, musician, director, writer, designer or stage manager.
  • Contribute to the creative industries, through the creation of original material for a variety of art forms including contemporary drama, musical theatre and digital performance.

In addition, you will have the opportunity within the MBAA to select another major from the following areas:

Why Bachelor of Arts (Performing Arts)

This degree increases your employment prospects by enabling you to gain expertise in two different areas of interest. 

You will learn from world-class educators and researchers1 and benefit from our on-campus learning facilities, which include a sound studio and The Hartley Playhouse. There is also the opportunity for you to gain real-world experience as part of our Hawke Ambassador International Volunteer Experience.

12015 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA)

Real-world connections

The Performing Arts major provides you with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience through courses such as Live Performance Production, where you will see the whole live production process from rehearsal and performance through to reflection.

The major has strong connection into a range of sectors, including the State Theatre Company, Adelaide Fringe and Adelaide Cabaret. We also host regular University-wide employee master classes, employment expos, and alumni events in Australia and overseas.

Your career

Graduates of this degree are well-placed to secure highly sought-after positions in performance, management or production and the creative industries. Careers to consider:

  • performer: entertain audiences through drama, music or both
  • arts administrator/coordinator: involved with marketing, fundraising, publicity and market research
  • performing arts technician: coordinate and perform the technical work required to maintain theatres, concert halls, or TV and film stage and production
  • film and video editors: work with producers and directors to organise images and footage

You could also pursue a teaching career in drama or music when you continue your studies with a Master of Teaching (Secondary).

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