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Discover theatre's past and present.
See how theatre started, how it’s changed over time, and what it looks like today, especially in Australia.
Engage with performance on every level.
Watch live performances, talk about what they mean, and learn by doing, not just reading.
Think, speak, and create with purpose.
Develop skills to think clearly and share your ideas about theatre with clarity, insight and ethical awareness.
Drama has many rewarding career paths.
A Drama degree cultivates a powerful set of career-ready abilities.
Develop advanced critical thinking and analytical skills by deconstructing dramatic texts and interpreting productions through multiple lenses. Gain insights into cultural policy and community identity formation by examining theatre's societal impacts across histories and geographies. Hone your research capabilities through in-depth studies of global performance traditions and dramaturgical investigations. Build expertise in scholarly critique and empathetic engagement – talents valued across professions. Emerge with a sophisticated comprehension of how the arts shape and reflect the human experience.
With a drama major, you’ll have the freedom to shape your own path in life. You’ll be studying towards an amazing career, like one of these:
Performing arts teacher
A performing arts teacher educates students in disciplines such as music, dance or drama. They design lesson plans, lead rehearsals and help students develop technical skills, creativity and confidence. Working in schools, studios or private settings, they foster artistic expression while preparing students for performances, exams or careers in the arts.
Arts writer
An arts writer researches and creates written content about various forms of visual and performing arts, including exhibitions, performances, artists and cultural trends. They often contribute to magazines, newspapers, websites or blogs, offering critiques, reviews, interviews and feature articles. Arts writers combine a deep understanding of artistic disciplines with strong communication skills to engage, inform and inspire readers.
Sources: Jora, 2025 | Seek Australia, 2025
Learn from the experts.
Our incredible teaching and professional staff are experts in their fields and well-connected to the industry.
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Frequently asked questions.
Over the years, many questions have been asked by students before. For the quickest answers view our frequently asked questions or browse the full list @ Ask Flinders.
Which field you'll end up working in depends on the majors and minors you select. That is the beauty of the BA. You can explore different topics, tailor your degree to your interests and create your very own unique career path.
Say you were interested in pursuing a career in activism or social change, you could look into majors like gender studies, critical Indigenous studies, sociology or geography and environmental studies.
If your dream is to create documentaries about drug trafficking in Latin America, you may want to explore Spanish, political science or film and television studies.
Want to become a curator at an interactive museum? Maybe study visual arts, medieval studies or digital heritage.
You can customise your degree with up to 2 majors and a minor. On top of that you can select from a wide range of option topics.
- Applications are completed via SATAC
- Visit: satac.edu.au
The table below shows ATAR and Selection Rank data for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR commencing in Semester 1, 2025. It is limited to applicants that have recently completed secondary education (within the last two years). Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.
Notes:
<5 – less than 5 ATAR based offers made
N/A – This course uses additional selection criteria and therefore Selection Rank is not published
| ATAR-based offers only across all offer rounds | ATAR - Excluding adjustment factors | Selection Rank - ATAR plus any adjustment factors |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer | 95.20 | 99.95 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 76.17 | 80.42 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 57.75 | 61.00 |
| Applicant background (Semester 1, 2025) | Number of students | Percentage of all students |
|---|---|---|
| Higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course) | 44 | 37% |
| Vocational education and training (VET) study | 5 | 4% |
| Work and life experience | <5 | <5 |
| Recent secondary education - Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points) | 28 | 24% |
| Recent secondary education - Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test) | <5 | <5 |
| Recent secondary education - Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration pathways) | 17 | 14% |
| International Students | 18 | 15% |
| All students | 118 | 100% |
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