Diploma in Drama | DUT

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The Diploma in Drama at DUT develops professional performers, directors, and theatre makers through a rigorous three-year full-time programme at the Ritson Campus in Durban. The curriculum combines acting techniques, performance practice, text analysis, theatre theory, arts administration, and communication skills — producing holistically developed performers with the creative and collaborative skills required by South Africa's performing arts and media industries. Only 50 first-time entry students are accepted annually, ensuring intensive, focused training.

English: Level 4
A second language subject: Level 3
Three additional recognised 20-credit subjects: Level 3
Plus two rounds of auditions
APS: 22

Admission requirements
SubjectMinimumRequirement
English First Additional Language (NCV)50%Required
English Home Language or English First Additional Language50%Required

Career Prospects

Performer – Work as an actor in theatre productions, television dramas, corporate videos, and community arts projects across South Africa.
Theatre Maker – Create, devise, and produce original theatre works for venues, festivals, and community audiences in the performing arts sector.
Arts Facilitator – Use theatre techniques to facilitate community development, educational drama, and social change programmes.
Voice Artist – Provide voiceover services for advertising, e-learning, audiobooks, and broadcasting, a growing market in South Africa.
Theatre Educator – Teach drama and performing arts in schools, youth programmes, or community arts organisations.

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