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Why study theatre at La Trobe?

World-class research

We’re ranked 'above world standard' for our research in language, communication and culture.

Australian Research Council, 2019, Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) Outcomes 2018

Top 300 globally

We’re ranked in the world’s top 300 for arts and humanities.

Times Higher Education (THE), 2023, World University Rankings 2024 by subject: arts and humanities

1st in Victoria

We’re the best in Victoria and third in Australia for employer satisfaction, with a rating of 88.1 per cent.

Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT), 2023, 2022 Employer Satisfaction Survey [PDF, 812 KB]

Career opportunities in theatre

Career pathways

The skills you build when you study theatre prepare you for a range of careers, including:

  • Actor
  • Director
  • Producer
  • Workshop facilitator
  • Arts worker

Future employers

Potential employers of theatre graduates include:

  • Theatre companies
  • Community theatre
  • Community arts organisations
  • Education departments
  • Government departments

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