Bachelor of Arts Honours in Drama and Theatre Studies at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Arts Honours in Drama and Theatre Studies is a one-year programme with theoretical and practical components. Students choose one of nine specialisations: acting (stage), applied theatre, physical theatre, creative writing, directing, theatre studies, voice and speech, cabaret and puppetry. Final options depend on the number of applicants.

Faculty: Arts and Social Sciences | Department: Drama | Duration: One year | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Introduction to research methodology (10 credits), advanced theatre and media theory, advanced text and performance analysis, a research assignment on the theory and methodology of the specialisation, and a 40-credit field of specialisation. Teaching is six practicals and three seminars per week.

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Application information

Entry requirements

First round: a BA degree (Drama and Theatre Studies) or a Bachelor's degree with Theatre Studies or another related major approved by Senate, with an average of at least 65% in Theatre Studies (or an equivalent subject); a higher cut-off may be set annually depending on applications. Second round: each specialisation has its own selection criteria, which can include a portfolio, interview and/or audition. Selection is competitive and meeting the minimum does not guarantee admission.

The application fee is R100 for South African citizens, permanent residents and refugee, asylum seeker and diplomatic status holders, and R400 for international applicants. Stellenbosch Business School applicants pay R1050 for the MBA and R850 for other SBS programmes. Some applicants are exempt; application fees are non-refundable.

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