Theatre and drama

Theatre and dramaWhy study Theatre and drama?

Study theatre, performance, plays, dramatic literature and theory, genre studies and criticism. Explore current and historical practice. You will have the opportunity to perform, direct and write plays, and work behind the scenes.

Career opportunities

Theatre companies and venues, drama teaching and other education, acting and production including film and television, creative arts activity and organisation, youth and social welfare, event management and government careers.

Courses

Local students

No courses available

How to apply?

Methods of application vary from course to course. Please see the course entry above for details of how to apply for the course you are interested in.

Fees and scholarships

Postgraduate coursework programs are either:

  • Fee-paying (where you pay the full cost of the course). FEE-HELP is available.
  • CSP (Commonwealth Supported Place), subsidised by the Commonwealth Government where you pay a contribution towards course costs. HECS-HELP is available.

Students enrolled for certain postgraduate coursework programs may be eligible for student income support.

International students

No courses available

How to apply?

Enquire now about any course for international students or find out how to apply.

 

Fees and scholarships

Estimated fees for international students are indicated for each course above. Fees are indicative only and set at 120 credit points per course, unless otherwise stated, and may vary depending on the number of credit points in which students enrol. Some courses may vary in credit point load and fees will be adjusted accordingly.

There is also a range of scholarships available for international students to assist students.

Related study options

Didn't find a suitable course? You could also try these study options:

Your study experience

Other ways into postgraduate study

Contact the faculty office to find out about other ways into postgraduate study.

Overseas study opportunities

There are many opportunities for La Trobe students to study overseas. Students from overseas can come to La Trobe and do a short term study abroad program. Some short courses are also available to international students.

For further information, please visit: http://www.latrobe.edu.au/international/edabroad/exchange

Student and graduate profiles

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About the academic staff

You'll get to meet a large number of academics during your course, from tutors through to lecturers. You can view all the staff from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences or focus on staff in Theatre and drama.

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