Overview

Key facts

Immerse yourself in the theoretical and practical study of theatre and performance by attending the Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Performance offered by University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.

Career Opportunities

Choreographer
Critics
Director
Designer
Performer
Production and Arts Manager
Teachers/Facilitators/Academics
Theatre-Maker
Theorists
Writer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Film Visual and Performing Arts

Performance Practice

Theatre and Production

African Language

FVPA
Theatre Arts

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

432 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Disciplines

Liberal Arts Drama View 11 other Bachelors in Liberal Arts in South Africa

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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100

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

National Senior Certificate [NSC]: Each candidate requires an APS of at least 34 points and a minimum of 60% for English Home Language OR English First Additional Language, as well as a successful audition in order to be considered for acceptance into the BATAP degree. The Student Enrolment Centre communicates a FIRM offer only, and not the Wits School of Arts [WSoA].
Applicants with 30-33 APS points and at least 60% for English Home Language OR English First Additional Language, as well as a successful audition will be wait-listed, subject to place availability in January.
Relevant exemption from the SA Matriculation Board
English Language O/IGCSE Level A-C | AS Level A-C | A Level A-C
Applicants are required to prepare a monologue, not longer than 1 - 1.5 minutes.
You will be assessed based on your ability to: make creative work, perform, discuss it insightfully, both orally and in writing

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

51950 ZAR / year

≈ 51950 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

51950 ZAR / year

≈ 51950 ZAR / year

Additional Details

International students pay double tuition.
R51950-65100

Living costs

Johannesburg

South Africa

8434 - 12036 ZAR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Johannesburg

Funding

Scholarships Information

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