Bachelor of Arts - Performing Arts (MBAA)
University of South Australia (UniSA)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00121B
The Bachelor of Arts (Performing Arts) teaches students drama and music through performance practice and applied theory. The degree is flexible and opens up a diverse range of career possibilities. Students graduate with a portfolio that includes a media kit and creative work of professional standard and are given the opportunity to study a double major which increases employment prospects.
Structure
- 108 units
- 9 units of core courses
- 36 units of an Arts Specialisation
- 36 units of a second Arts major
- 18 units of a minor
- 9 units of electives.
Subjects
- Performing Arts
- English and Creative Writing
- History and Cultural Studies
- International Relations Languages
- Linguistics
- Sociology
Standard entry requirements
- Qualify for South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) with competitive ATAR
- Or complete secondary education equivalent to SACE
- Complete International Baccalaureate Diploma
- Complete or partially complete higher education program
- Complete four Open Universities Australia courses at undergraduate level or above
- Complete a Certificate IV level or above
- Qualify for special entry
- Complete a Foundation Studies program
- And meet any pre-requisite and academic requirements. International students who speak English as a foreign language must have obtained the required standards prior to admission.
Study pathways
Students who finish their degree with a credit or higher grade point average (GPA) could be eligible for the one-year Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree and could also continue studies with a Master of Teaching and teach music or drama in Australia and overseas.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magill | International: $84,000 | No |
Further information
Students can apply for the Bachelor of Arts/Master of Teaching (Secondary) packaged option which is a pathway straight into postgraduate study. For application into the Master of Teaching packaged option apply into the Bachelor of Arts and select the specialisation in first year.
