Acting at Collarts

Degree

Diploma

International Student

years

hours of industry placement

STUDY MODES

On Campus

NEXT INTAKE

September 2025

LOCATION

Melbourne (Fitzroy and Collingwood)

Real-world skills for the role of a lifetime

A comprehensive program designed to give you the skills, knowledge, and industry insights you need to make it in the world of performing arts.

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Led by nationally recognised and critically acclaimed professionals in theatre studies, improvisation, acting studio, performance, Australian theatre, and more, acting at Collarts is different. We keep our class sizes small, allowing for a more personalised approach and ample opportunities for practical experience.

Collaborating closely with students from other disciplines, you'll gain valuable insights into the collaborative nature of the theatre and performing arts industry, preparing you for the real-world challenges ahead.

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Course Information

Course Structure

Bachelor of Performing Arts (Acting)

The Bachelor degree can be completed in six trimesters (2 years) of full-time study or part-time equivalent.

Click here for detailed unit descriptor.

First Year	Trimester 1	Trimester 2	Trimester 3
Studios	SHTS1 Theatre Studies 1	SHTS2 Theatre Studies 2	SHTCP Twentieth Century Practice
Practical	SHAF Acting Foundations	SHEP Ensemble Production (12cp)	PAAS3 Acting Studio (12cp)
Practical	SHTM Theatre Making	SHEP Ensemble Production (12cp)	PAAS3 Acting Studio (12cp)
Creative Foundations	CRFCRFS Creative Foundations	CRFIFOS Industry Foundations	ACTADRS Applied Dramaturgy

Second Year	Trimester 1	Trimester 2	Trimester 3
Studios	PATH4 Australian Theatre	SHTCI Intimacy, Consent, Stage Combat	SHPI Performance Innnovation
Practical	SHCOP Collaborative Project (12cp)	PAAS3a Improvisation	SHCPRO Capstone Production (12cp)
Practical	SHCOP Collaborative Project (12cp)	PAAS3b Screen Acting	SHCPRO Capstone Production (12cp)
Creative Foundations	Elective	ACTDPRS Devising Project	CRFIPLS/CRFPPFS Industry Placement or Professional Portfolio

REFER TO 2024 unit structures

Fees & Scholarships

Local Student Fee Breakdown

Switch to International Student

UNIT

$2,926.00

TRIMESTER

$11,704.00

(full-time study)

BACHELOR

$70,224.00

(six trimesters full-time study)

FEE-HELP at Collarts

At Collarts, pursuing higher education is made more accessible through the Australian Government’s FEE-HELP loan scheme, which can cover all or part of your tuition fees.

FEE-HELP is a loan provided by the Australian Government that assists students to pay for higher education tuition fees at approved providers like Collarts.

Find out more

Entry Requirements & Admission

Entry requirements

There are no cookie-cutter moulds to fit into at Collarts. We're all about celebrating diversity, individuality, and the creativity that makes each applicant unique.

We’re looking for individuals who are passionate, driven, and capable of sharing a unique voice. Sounds like you? Apply today.

Year 12’s: No ATAR required, just your creativity.

Non Year 12's: Some previous study or work and life experience.

Find out more

How to apply

Apply directly or contact us.

Need help?

You may contact a Future Student Advisor for any questions at 1300 818 777 or admissions@collarts.edu.au

Pathways

Opportunities and experiences.

You’ve never acted like this before.

Whether you dream of commanding the spotlight on stage or captivating audiences on screen, our acting course offers invaluable insider knowledge and industry know-how. Our Bachelor's degree is designed to nurture your personal brand of creativity as you master the art of performance.

You can fast-track your journey in just six trimesters (2 years) of full-time study or move at your own pace with our part-time options.

Throughout the degree, you will:

Gain an in-depth understanding of acting, stage performance and theatre.
Develop broad and coherent knowledge of the key theories and principles of the performing arts with creative and technical skills.

Evaluate theoretical concepts, technical processes, and creative and cultural ideas.
Communicate specialist knowledge of acting and performance using modes of expression suited to audience, purpose and context.
Adapt knowledge and skills in acting and performance through creativity, innovation and relevant critical inquiry.
Get real-life experience through industry placements.
Collaborate on industry projects with students from other courses.
Study on-campus with access to all of Collart’s campus facilities.
No ATAR requirement and no individual subject or score requirements.

The Diploma of Performing Arts and Bachelor of Performing Arts (Acting) are recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework, accredited through CRICOS; CRICOS Code 109174F (2 trimesters), 109175E (3 trimesters), 109168D (2 years), 109169C (3 years).

years standard or 2 years accelerated delivery

hours of industry placement

STUDY MODES

On Campus

NEXT INTAKE

September 2025

LOCATION

Melbourne (Fitzroy and Collingwood)

Real-world skills for the role of a lifetime

A comprehensive program designed to give you the skills, knowledge, and industry insights you need to make it in the world of performing arts.

Apply Now Download Guide

Course Information

Course Structure

Bachelor of Performing Arts (Acting)

The Bachelor degree can be completed in 3 years of full-time study or 2 years accelerated delivery.

Click here for detailed unit descriptor.

First Year	Trimester 1	Trimester 2	Trimester 3
Studio	SHTS1 Theatre Studies 1	SHTS2 Theatre Studies 2
Practical		SHAF Acting Foundations	SHEP Ensemble Production (12cp)
Practical	SHTM Theatre Making		SHEP Ensemble Production (12cp)
Creative Foundations	CRFCRFS Creative Foundations	CRFIFOS Industry Foundations

Second Year	Trimester 1	Trimester 2	Trimester 3
Studio	SHTCP Twentieth Century Practice		PATH4 Australian Theatre
Practical	PAAS3 Acting Studio (12cp)	SHCOP Collaborative Project (12cp)
Practical	PAAS3 Acting Studio (12cp)	SHCOP Collaborative Project (12cp)
Creative Foundations		ACTADRS Applied Dramaturgy	Elective

Third Year	Trimester 1	Trimester 2	Trimester 3
Studio	SHTCI Intimacy, Consent, Stage Combat	SHPI Performance Innnovation
Practical	PAAS3a Improvisation		SHCPRO Capstone Production (12cp)
Practical		PAAS3b Screen Acting	SHCPRO Capstone Production (12cp)
Creative Foundations	ACTDPRS Devising Project	CRFIPLS/CRFPPFS Industry Placement or Professional Portfolio

REFER TO 2024 unit structures

Fees & Scholarships

International Student Fee Breakdown

Switch to International Student

UNIT

$3,478.00

On Campus

Entry Requirements & Admission

Entry requirements

There are no cookie-cutter moulds to fit into at Collarts. We're all about celebrating diversity, individuality, and the creativity that makes each applicant unique.

We’re looking for individuals who are passionate, driven, and capable of sharing a unique voice. Sounds like you? Apply today.

International students must meet the following criteria:

Applicants must be at least 18 years old at course commencement.
Successful completion of a senior secondary school certificate equivalent to Australian Year 12.
English proficiency.
Applicants might have to attend an interview.

Find out more

How to apply

Apply directly or contact us.

Need help?

You may contact a Future Student Advisor for any questions at (+61) 1300 818 777 or admissions@collarts.edu.au

Pathways

Opportunities and experiences.

You can fast-track your journey in just six trimesters (2 years) of full-time study or move at your own pace with our part-time options.

Throughout the degree, you will:

Gain an in-depth understanding of acting, stage performance and theatre.
Develop broad and coherent knowledge of the key theories and principles of the performing arts with creative and technical skills.

Evaluate theoretical concepts, technical processes, and creative and cultural ideas.
Communicate specialist knowledge of acting and performance using modes of expression suited to audience, purpose and context.
Adapt knowledge and skills in acting and performance through creativity, innovation and relevant critical inquiry.
Get real-life experience through industry placements.
Collaborate on industry projects with students from other courses.
Study on-campus with access to all of Collart’s campus facilities.
No ATAR requirement and no individual subject or score requirements.

months

units per trimester

STUDY MODES

On Campus

NEXT INTAKE

September 2025

LOCATION

Melbourne (Fitzroy and Collingwood)

Real-world skills for the role of a lifetime

A comprehensive program designed to give you the skills, knowledge, and industry insights you need to make it in the world of performing arts.

Apply Now Download Guide

Course Information

Course Structure

Diploma of Performing Arts

The Diploma can be completed in two trimesters (8 months) of full-time study and you have the opportunity to progress into the Bachelor degree (subject to academic performance).

Click here for detailed unit descriptors.

First Year	Trimester 1	Trimester 2
Studios	SHTS1 Theatre Studies 1	SHTS2 Theatre Studies 2
Practical	SHAF Acting Foundations	SHEP Ensemble Production (12cp)
Practical	SHTM Theatre Making	SHEP Ensemble Production (12cp)
Creative Foundations	CRFCRFS Creative Foundations	CRFIFOS Industry Foundations

REFER TO 2024 unit structures

Fees & Scholarships

Local Student Fee Breakdown

Switch to International Student

UNIT

$2,926.00

TRIMESTER

$11,704.00

(full-time study)

BACHELOR

$70,224.00

(six trimesters full-time study)

FEE-HELP at Collarts

At Collarts, pursuing higher education is made more accessible through the Australian Government’s FEE-HELP loan scheme, which can cover all or part of your tuition fees.

FEE-HELP is a loan provided by the Australian Government that assists students to pay for higher education tuition fees at approved providers like Collarts.

Find out more

Entry Requirements & Admission

Entry requirements

There are no cookie-cutter moulds to fit into at Collarts. We're all about celebrating diversity, individuality, and the creativity that makes each applicant unique.

We’re looking for individuals who are passionate, driven, and capable of sharing a unique voice. Sounds like you? Apply today.

Year 12’s: No ATAR required, just your creativity.

Non Year 12's: Some previous study or work and life experience.

Find out more

How to apply

Apply directly or contact us.

Need help?

You may contact a Future Student Advisor for any questions at 1300 818 777 or admissions@collarts.edu.au

Pathways

Opportunities and experiences.

A creative journey that fast-tracks your way to the spotlight.

Our Diploma of Performing Arts is a program nestled within a suite of Bachelor's degrees in Acting, Writing and Directing, and Stage Management.

In just eight months, you'll gain a solid foundation of knowledge and skills to set you up for success on stage and beyond in acting, stage performing, and all things theatre.

Throughout the diploma, you will:

Gain an in-depth understanding of acting, stage performance and theatre.
Develop broad and coherent knowledge of the key theories and principles of the performing arts with creative and technical skills.

Evaluate theoretical concepts, technical processes, and creative and cultural ideas.
Communicate specialist knowledge of acting and performance using modes of expression suited to audience, purpose and context.
Adapt knowledge and skills in acting and performance through creativity, innovation and relevant critical inquiry.
Get real-life experience through industry placements.
Collaborate on industry projects with students from other courses.
Study on-campus with access to all of Collart’s campus facilities.
No ATAR requirement and no individual subject or score requirements.

year or 8 months accelerated delivery

units standard or 4 units accelerated delivery

STUDY MODES

On Campus

NEXT INTAKE

September 2025

LOCATION

Melbourne (Fitzroy and Collingwood)

Real-world skills for the role of a lifetime

A comprehensive program designed to give you the skills, knowledge, and industry insights you need to make it in the world of performing arts.

Apply Now Download Guide

Course Information

Course Structure

Diploma of Performing Arts

The Diploma can be completed in two trimesters (8 months) of full-time study and you have the opportunity to progress into the Bachelor degree (subject to academic performance).

Click here for detailed unit descriptor.

First Year	Trimester 1	Trimester 2	Trimester 3
Studio	SHTS1 Theatre Studies 1	SHTS2 Theatre Studies 2
Practical		SHAF Acting Foundations	SHEP Ensemble Production (12cp)
Practical	SHTM Theatre Making		SHEP Ensemble Production (12cp)
Creative Foundations	CRFCRFS Creative Foundations	CRFIFOS Industry Foundations

REFER TO 2024 unit structures

Fees & Scholarships

International Student Fee Breakdown

Switch to International Student

UNIT

$3,478.00

On Campus

Entry Requirements & Admission

Entry requirements

There are no cookie-cutter moulds to fit into at Collarts. We're all about celebrating diversity, individuality, and the creativity that makes each applicant unique.

We’re looking for individuals who are passionate, driven, and capable of sharing a unique voice. Sounds like you? Apply today.

International students must meet the following criteria:

Applicants must be at least 18 years old at course commencement.
Successful completion of a senior secondary school certificate equivalent to Australian Year 12.
English proficiency.
Applicants might have to attend an interview.

Find out more

How to apply

Apply directly or contact us.

Need help?

You may contact a Future Student Advisor for any questions at (+61) 1300 818 777 or admissions@collarts.edu.au

Pathways

Opportunities and experiences.

A creative journey that fast-tracks your way to the spotlight.

Our Diploma of Performing Arts is a program nestled within a suite of Bachelor's degrees in Acting, Writing and Directing, and Stage Management.

In just eight months, you'll gain a solid foundation of knowledge and skills to set you up for success on stage and beyond in acting, stage performing, and all things theatre.

Throughout the diploma, you will:

Gain an in-depth understanding of acting, stage performance and theatre.
Develop broad and coherent knowledge of the key theories and principles of the performing arts with creative and technical skills.
Evaluate theoretical concepts, technical processes, and creative and cultural ideas.

Communicate specialist knowledge of acting and performance using modes of expression suited to audience, purpose and context.
Adapt knowledge and skills in acting and performance through creativity, innovation and relevant critical inquiry.
Get real-life experience through industry placements.
Collaborate on industry projects with students from other courses.
Study on-campus with access to all of Collart’s campus facilities.
No ATAR requirement and no individual subject or score requirements.

Options? We’ve got plenty. Get ready to be inspired.

Explore Collarts' in-depth courses and discover your creative future. Speak with a careers consultant or download our course guide today.

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Future Careers

Acting can be an unpredictable industry. In order to build a sustainable and viable career in acting, you need to be flexible, resilient and open to using your transferable skills while you are waiting for the next acting job.

At Collarts, we understand that. Our lecturers are all industry leaders who have built sustainable careers in the unpredictable world of acting for stage and screen. We’ll help you build resilience, lateral thinking and transferable skills so that you can both follow your acting passion in the industry and work within the creative arts in other areas that complement your acting ambitions.

Our training not only equips you to work as an actor on screen and on stage, but also introduces you to other areas of theatre, including theatre administration, artistic curatorship, casting agencies, technical production, arts marketing, theatrical producing, theatre training.

We work closely with each student to develop their plans for a successful career that is both sustainable and fulfilling.

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Life After Collarts

Hannah, Performing Arts Alumni

"It's a community that fosters all of these new creatives that want to put stuff into the world."

Meet your faculty

Briony Dunn

Program Leader

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Justin Green

Program Coordinator

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Ben McKenzie

Lecturer

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Anne-Marie Peard

Lecturer

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Virginia Proud

Lecturer

Frequently Asked Questions

What career opportunities does the Bachelor of Performing Arts (Acting) at Collarts in Melbourne prepare me for?

This performance-focused degree equips you for acting careers on stage and screen, while also building transferable skills for roles in theatre administration, casting, technical production, arts marketing, and theatrical producing. Collarts’ intimate, career-driven approach helps build resilient, sustainable pathways into the industry.

Is the Bachelor of Performing Arts (Acting) course offered fully online, on campus, or via flexible study options?

What practical skills and performance training will I gain to become job-ready?

What does the Acting audition at Collarts involve?

How does studying the Bachelor of Performing Arts (Acting) in Melbourne enhance my creative learning and network?

Who teaches the Bachelor of Performing Arts (Acting) course, and how do they support my professional growth?

Why choose Collarts for Acting in Melbourne?

At Collarts, our Acting courses in Melbourne are designed to give you more than just performance skills – we prepare you for a thriving career in the performing arts. With small class sizes, every student receives a personalised learning experience. You’ll gain invaluable industry connections, work alongside experienced professionals and engage in cultural immersion to deepen your understanding of performance.

Your Acting course can’t wait. Neither can you.

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Bachelor of Performing Arts (Acting)

Bachelor of Performing Arts (Acting)

Diploma of Performing Arts

Diploma of Performing Arts

years

hours of industry placement

STUDY MODES

NEXT INTAKE

LOCATION

Real-world skills for the role of a lifetime

Course Information

years standard or 2 years accelerated delivery

hours of industry placement

STUDY MODES

NEXT INTAKE

LOCATION

Real-world skills for the role of a lifetime

Course Information

months

units per trimester

STUDY MODES

NEXT INTAKE

LOCATION

Real-world skills for the role of a lifetime

Course Information

year or 8 months accelerated delivery

units standard or 4 units accelerated delivery

STUDY MODES

NEXT INTAKE

LOCATION

Real-world skills for the role of a lifetime

Course Information

Options? We’ve got plenty. Get ready to be inspired.

Future Careers

Learn more about campus life at Collarts

Hannah, Performing Arts Alumni

Meet your faculty

Briony Dunn

Justin Green

Ben McKenzie

Anne-Marie Peard

Virginia Proud

Frequently Asked Questions