About the course

The Major in Performing Arts enables you to pursue two areas of interest at the same time with a focus on both drama and music.Create live and recorded theatre and music using digital technologies and production facilities.Apply for the Bachelor of Arts/Master of Teaching (Secondary) pathway to become a high teacher with Drama or Music as one of your teaching areas.Learn from world-class educators and researchers in Cultural Studies and Linguistics, Sociology, Creative Arts and Writing, Language, Communication and Culture.Benefit from on-campus learning facilities, including a sound studio and The Hartley Playhouse.Study overseas as part of your degree in the Hawke Ambassador International Volunteer Experience program or on an international student exchange.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.

　　Career outcomes - :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

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Teaching Period 2 (February), 2024	Adelaide
Teaching Period 5 (July), 2024	Adelaide
Teaching Period 2 (February), 2025	Adelaide
Teaching Period 5 (July), 2025	Adelaide
Teaching Period 2 (February), 2026	Adelaide
Teaching Period 5 (July), 2026	Adelaide

　　

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Entry requirements for University of South Australia

Recent secondary education : Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent AND Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), and achieved a competitive Selection Rank (ATAR), or Complete secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE, or Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points.

　　Higher education study : Complete or partly complete a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution, or Complete at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at undergraduate level or above.

　　Vocational Education and Training (VET): Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Certificate IV or above.

　　IELTS total [6.0], IELTS reading [6.0], IELTS writing [6.0]. TOEFL PBT - 550 with TWE of 4.5.TOEFL IBT - 60 with Reading and Writing not less than 18.

　　

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　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of South Australia. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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