Theatre Studies - Undergraduate Study

Qualifications Available

Bachelor of Arts (BA) | Degree Planner (pdf)
Certificate (Cert(Arts))
Diploma (Dip(Arts))

Theatre Studies can be taken as a first major, second major or supporting subject for the BA degree, a second major or supporting subject for the BSocSc degree, or as elective papers toward any qualification at the University of Waikato (assuming any required pre-requisites have been met).

The programme consists of both practical and critical analysis papers. The practical papers are group-based and focus on the theory and practice of performance. The critical analysis papers focus on writings by and about significant practitioners, and theatre performance.
 

Subject Regulations

To complete a major in Theatre Studies, students must gain at least 120 points above 100 level in the Theatre Studies subject, including at least 60 points above 200 level. ENGL202, MUSI226 and SMST317 may be counted towards a major in Theatre Studies.

To complete a supporting subject in Theatre Studies, students must gain at least 70 points in the Theatre Studies subject, including at least 40 points above 100 level.

Note: Students must gain at least 60 points at 100 level, including 30 points in any subject(s) and 30 points in Theatre Studies papers, before enrolling in Theatre Studies papers above 100 level, and at least 90 points at 100 and 200 level before enrolling in Theatre Studies papers above 200 level.

Papers

Undergraduate Theatre Studies Papers (Catalogue of Papers)