Entry requirements
Entry requirements for the Bachelor of Performing Arts vary depending on the institution but generally include completion of Year 12 with a minimum ATAR, VET pathway courses or prior experience.
If you don't meet the standard entry criteria, enquire with a course provider to discuss alternative entry pathways.
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- Additional entry requirements are set by individual course providers
Course fees
Course fees vary depending on the course provider.
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Performing Arts will prepare you for the following roles.
Actor
An Actor performs a character role in a film, on television or in a live theatre or musical production. You’ll usually act in a role using a script...
Choreographer
A Choreographer creates routines to be performed by dancers, actors and performers. You might be coordinating a scene for a live production or perf...
Performer
A Performer entertains an audience by singing, acting, dancing or playing a musical instrument. You might also specialise in other types of perform...
Playwright
Playwrights are specialist writers who write the scripts for plays that are performed at theatre houses, festivals, and live events. They write bot...
Singer
A Singer performs in front of an audience or makes musical recordings for entertainment. You might sing as part of a larger group like a band or a...
Theatre Director
A Theatre Director oversees the creative vision of a theatre production, guiding actors, designers, and crew to bring the script to life. You might...
Dramaturg
A Dramaturg collaborates with playwrights, directors, and actors to develop and refine scripts for theatre productions. You may work in a theatre c...
Drama Teacher
A Drama Teacher instructs students in the art of performance and theatre, fostering creativity and expression. You may work in schools, community c...
Performance Artist
A Performance Artist creates and presents art through various live performances, often incorporating elements such as dance, theatre, and multimedi...
Opera Singer
An Opera Singer performs vocal music in operatic productions, showcasing their talents in venues from local theatres to grand opera houses. Duties...
Vocal Coach
Vocal Coaches are creative professionals who help singers, vocalists, actors, radio and TV presenters, recording artists, and public speakers becom...
Screen Actor
Screen actors are creative entertainers who portray different characters in film, television, and mixed-media productions. While a lot of attention...
Casting Agent
Casting Agents, also known as talent agents, find actors, singers, dancers, models, and extras to work in films, stage productions, television, com...
Casting Director
A Casting Director selects and auditions actors for roles in film, television, theatre, or commercials. You might work closely with directors, prod...
Voice Actor
A Voice Actor provides vocal performances for various media, including animated films, television shows, video games, and advertisements. You might...
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