Unit Set Information

Drama Education Specialisation

Effective from 01-JAN-2024 : Code SPAARH

This specialisation is designed for students wishing to become secondary Drama teachers. Through lectures and practical workshop sessions that focus upon drama styles and technique, students learn how to teach this content effectively, as well as learn about the issues and challenges facing drama in secondary schools. The units cover school curricula, teaching strategies and the development and assessment of teaching programmes.

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This Specialisation can be studied in the following courses:

Special Admission Requirements

All applicants are required to complete a major in drama (three years of degree level study comprising at least 6 units with no more than two at first-year level and no fewer than two units at third-year level) including all of the following: performance, production, theory, and preferably Australian drama. Drama studies must be developed as a discrete discipline. Vocationally oriented courses are not recognised as equivalent. Alternatively applicants can complete at least two years (4 units) of degree level study in drama with at least two units at level 2 or above in the previously mentioned areas, if they intend to undertake this specialisation as their minor area of study.

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at Mount Lawley

Unit Set Coordinator

Dr Christina Claire GRAY

Related Careers

Teacher, Drama Teacher

Employment Opportunities

This specialisation is for students wishing to become secondary drama teachers.

Specialisation Structure

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
DSE6711Drama Education Foundations10
DSE6712Secondary Drama Education10

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

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