Overview

The Drama course at Queensland University of Technology offers flexibility and breadth, combining creative experiences in performance making with highly relevant theoretical studies that will connect you with contemporary performance both nationally and globally.

Previous graduates have had a dynamic impact on the development of the Australian creative industries sector, and our most recent graduates are at the heart of the exciting growth in the independent theatre sector in Australia.

Career outcomes

As a multiskilled graduate you will seek to complement your artistic career with paid employment in related areas. Graduates work as event coordinators, festival organisers and administrators. Some establish companies with other graduates to create work for the independent theatre sector.

Graduates have established successful careers as playwrights, artistic directors, directors and designers or performers working across a variety of genres including physical theatre or music.

Possible careers

Actor

Arts Administrator

Designer

Director

Drama Teacher

Events and Festivals Coordinator

Stage Manager

Theatre Lighting

Theatre Professionals

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Understanding creative practice

Plays that changed the world

Authentic performer

The creative body

Pathways to creative career

Diverse theatre practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-29 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-18 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00

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More details

1st semester: International: Applications are open all year.

Language

English

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Credits

288 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brisbane, Australia

Disciplines

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS: 056185A

An aggregate score of 8 based on the best three A-Level subjects from General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced (A2) Level.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme with final aggregate score of 28.

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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

34800 AUD / year

≈ 34800 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

4700 AUD / year

≈ 4700 AUD / year

Additional Details

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

Living costs

Brisbane

Australia

1402 - 2528 AUD / 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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Overview

Career outcomes

Possible careers

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

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Brisbane

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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