BFA in Acting in Southbank Australia | The University of Melbourne

The University of Melbourne | Southbank Australia
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD 34,880
(c. USD24,833.55)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting) is an innovative program designed to cultivate culturally conscious actors ready for global performance platforms. This intensive conservatory-style training equips students with versatile skills for stage, screen, and digital media, including animation and gaming industries.
The curriculum combines rigorous skill development with practical rehearsal experiences and diverse performance opportunities. Through small studio classes, students cultivate their artistic identity and creative processes, participating in focused workshops and public productions.
Cross-disciplinary breadth subjects at every level let students engage with university-wide studies, acquiring complementary skills that either enhance their expertise or spark new interests.
Master essential acting techniques encompassing physicality, vocal work, and movement, Experience diverse performance formats across stage and screen mediums, Establish a professional approach as both an independent and collaborative performer
Partner with peers from VCA's Theatre, Film, Television, and Production programs throughout your studies
Acquire the artistic capabilities to build a thriving acting career across the Asia Pacific region and internationally.

Alumni excel across theatre, film, and television sectors, recognized for their creative versatility in both conventional and avant-garde productions. Graduates pursue careers in professional theatre, film and television, community arts, education, broadcasting, digital media, and academic fields.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Completed secondary education recently (within the past two years); Completed some or all of a higher education qualification; Completed some or all of a VET qualification; Applicants with work and/or life experience

English language requirements

TOEFL Internet-based test: total score of at least 79 and scores of 21 for writing, 18 for speaking, 13 for reading and 13 for listening; IELTS: total score of at least 6.5 in the Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS), with no bands less than 6.0; Pearson Test of English Academic : overall score of at least 58 and no PTE communicative skills score below 50; Cambridge English, Advanced/Certificate in Advanced English (CAE): Cambridge English Score of at least 176 with no skill below 169; C2 Proficiency (previously called Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) examination): Cambridge English Score of at least 180 with no skill below 180.

Tuition AUD 34,880

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