BACHELOR OF PERFORMING ARTS (ACTING)
Delivered by Collarts – The Australian College of the Arts
Anticipated start date: February 2027 (Trimester 1)
OVERVIEW
The Bachelor of Performing Arts (Acting) offers immersive, practice-led training for performers ready to build professional careers in acting and the creative industries. Delivered by Collarts – the Australian College of the Arts – the course focuses on developing confident, versatile actors equipped to work across stage, screen and emerging performance contexts.
Students learn through intensive studio-based training led by experienced industry practitioners working in theatre, screen performance and contemporary acting practice. The curriculum explores performance technique, improvisation, voice and movement, alongside studies in Australian theatre and performance analysis.
Located at Waterloo Studios, Sydney Actors School’s industry-facing campus, students train in a professional creative environment used by film and television productions. Individual mentoring and career planning support students to develop sustainable pathways that align with their creative goals and the realities of the industry.
STUDY AREAS
- Performance craft
- Voice
- Movement
- Screen acting
- Audition technique
- Ensemble practice
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST
Applications are not yet open. Submit an Expression of Interest via Collarts to receive updates as approvals progress and applications open.
Why choose Collarts?
- Excellence in teaching and engagement*
Collarts is recognised as Australia’s leading creative arts provider for teaching quality and student engagement.* - Outstanding graduate satisfaction
Collarts graduates consistently rank the institution number one in Australia for overall graduate satisfaction, learning from educators with global industry experience.* - Strong employment outcomes
More than 82 percent of Collarts graduates gain employment shortly after completing their studies.*
*Source: 2024 QILT Student Experience Survey (SES). Compared to all comprehensive creative arts course providers in Australia, excluding specialist field providers.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I submit an application now?
Applications are not currently open. You can register an Expression of Interest for an expected Trimester 1 intake commencing February 2027. This ensures you receive timely updates and application information from Collarts.
When will applications open?
Applications are expected to open once regulatory approval has been confirmed, anticipated in March 2026. Applicants who register their interest will be notified directly by Collarts.**
Who awards the qualification?
The qualification is awarded by Collarts – The Australian College of the Arts upon successful completion of the course.
Where is the course taught?
Teaching takes place on campus at Sydney Actors School – Waterloo Campus, a purpose-built creative campus used by professional film and television productions and located within Sydney’s screen industry precinct.
**This course is subject to TEQSA regulatory approval. Course information may change.