Bachelor of Theatre (Theatre Making)

Entry requirements

To study this degree we assume you have sound knowledge in:

• English (Units 3 and 4, C)

We assume that your knowledge is equivalent to a grade C or higher in Units 3 and 4 at Australian Year 12 high school level. Find out more about assumed knowledge.

• Attend an audition and/or interview (see below for details).

Note: It is a requirement that Queensland-based students hold a current positive notice indicating that they are deemed suitable for working with children and young people whilst studying the Bachelor of Theatre. Further information about the Blue Card or Exemption Card suitability process is available from the Blue Card Services.

English language requirements

You are required to meet the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 with a minimum 6.0 in each subscore. UniSQ also accepts other English language proficiency tests.

If you don't meet the English language requirements, you can apply to study with our English language partner, the Union Institute of Language (UIL).

Audition and interview information

• You are required to present an audition as well as participate in a group workshop and interview process, and present a portfolio of previous achievements.
• Applicants to Theatre Making major may opt to forgo presentation of an audition performance but must participate in a group workshop and interview process and present a portfolio of previous achievements. You should be prepared to discuss those achievements and experiences with the interview panel.

Please also bring the following:

• a passport-sized photo of yourself
• a school exit statement or evidence of previous education standard achieved
• a written statement (500 words) describing the most influential theatre or community arts related performance or event you have witnessed or participated in. Why was this event so important to you? How has it shaped your view and understanding of arts practice. What things did you learn from the experience? How does this event connect to your personal values and beliefs.

Information on audition pieces will available closer to the annual audition rounds. Interviews and auditions will be held at UniSQ Springfield, UniSQ Ipswich and UniSQ Toowoomba in the last months of each year. If you're not able to audition/interview in person, you can arrange to present a video-based audition and/or a telephone interview.

For registration and audition tips, please see our Auditions and interviews page. Please note that you will need to apply for your degree before registering to audition.