Bachelor of Performance (Theatre Making)

About the course

Develop original stories for stage and screen through hands-on practice across the production pipeline. You’ll build skills in performance, writing, design development and production management in an interdisciplinary environment. The degree focuses on making work for audiences and understanding how creative ideas become realised productions. This is a bachelor-level theatre-making qualification in Performing Arts. The programme develops design, animation, visual storytelling, and digital media production for creative industries.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles across theatre, performance and the wider creative industries, applying transferable skills in creative development, collaboration and production delivery. Potential pathways include producing and production coordination, stage and rehearsal management, arts and festival event management, and related creative project roles. This prepares you for varied entry-level careers in Performing Arts and live performance production. Preparing graduates for graphic design, multimedia production, advertising, and creative studio roles.

Living Costs in Adelaide**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 16 - 21	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,144 - 1,514	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 836 - 1,105
Transportation (Daily) A$ 5 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 225 - 297

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)