The University of Melbourne

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)

Dookie, Victoria, Australia

Level
Bachelor
Duration
3.0F
Campus
Southbank (VIC)
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Home Tuition
A$9,880 (maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative))
Intake
TBD

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Course Overview

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting) at The University of Melbourne in Dookie, Victoria, Australia is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.

Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.

The University at a Glance

Student Population

75,513

Staff Ratio

12.0:1

International

44.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate

58.0%

of graduates employed

Avg Starting Salary

£45,820

First-year earnings

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition

Fee not confirmed

Check the university's official fee page Official fee page

Home Tuition

A$9,880

per year, maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative) Official fee page

City & Location

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

Year 1

Foundations of Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
Academic and Research Skills
Quantitative Methods
Introduction to Theory and Practice
Optional language or breadth module.

Year 2

Intermediate Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting) topics
Applied Methods and Tools
Group Project
Two optional pathway modules
Career and Industry Insights.

Year 3

Advanced Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
Employability and Professional Development.

Entry Requirements

Subjects

Current Year 12 graduates Supplementary form Applicants must complete and submit a Fine Arts (Acting) supplementary creative application form.
This form is only available to applicants via the link included in the VTAC application acknowledgment email or in the VTAC user account messages.
The supplementary creative application form must be completed and submitted by the closing date (please refer to the link for these dates).
Applicants must pay an additional assessment fee with their supplementary creative application form.
Audition The selection process involves an audition and, for shortlisted applicants, a call-back audition, interview and/or workshop.
For details about this process and 'how to apply', please refer to our website .
Recent Year 12 graduates Supplementary form Applicants must complete and submit a Fine Arts (Acting) supplementary creative application form.
This form is only available to applicants via the link included in the VTAC application acknowledgment email or in the VTAC user account messages.
The supplementary creative application form must be completed and submitted by the closing date (please refer to the link for these dates).
Applicants must pay an additional assessment fee with their supplementary creative application form.
Audition The selection process involves an audition and, for shortlisted applicants, a call-back audition, interview and/or workshop.
For details about this process and 'how to apply', please refer to our website .
Applicants with Higher Education study Supplementary form Applicants must complete and submit a Fine Arts (Acting) supplementary creative application form.
This form is only available to applicants via the link included in the VTAC application acknowledgment email or in the VTAC user account messages.
The supplementary creative application form must be completed and submitted by the closing date (please refer to the link for these dates).
Applicants must pay an additional assessment fee with their supplementary creative application form.
Audition The selection process involves an audition and, for shortlisted applicants, a call-back audition, interview and/or workshop.
For details about this process and 'how to apply', please refer to our website .
Applicants with VET study Supplementary form Applicants must complete and submit a Fine Arts (Acting) supplementary creative application form.
This form is only available to applicants via the link included in the VTAC application acknowledgment email or in the VTAC user account messages.
The supplementary creative application form must be completed and submitted by the closing date (please refer to the link for these dates).
Applicants must pay an additional assessment fee with their supplementary creative application form.
Audition The selection process involves an audition and, for shortlisted applicants, a call-back audition, interview and/or workshop.
For details about this process and 'how to apply', please refer to our website .
Applicants with work and life experience Supplementary form Applicants must complete and submit a Fine Arts (Acting) supplementary creative application form.
This form is only available to applicants via the link included in the VTAC application acknowledgment email or in the VTAC user account messages.
The supplementary creative application form must be completed and submitted by the closing date (please refer to the link for these dates).
Applicants must pay an additional assessment fee with their supplementary creative application form.
Audition The selection process involves an audition and, for shortlisted applicants, a call-back audition, interview and/or workshop.
For details about this process and 'how to apply', please refer to our website . | Year 12 prerequisites Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English as an Additional Language or at least 25 in English other than EAL.
Non-Year 12 prerequisites As for Year 12 or subject equivalents. | Current Year 12 graduates Educational outcomes considered for selection VCE or equivalent is required.
Young Applicants Applicants who will be aged less than 17 years old at the start of the semester, may be required to attend an interview to determine whether their age may adversely affect their ability to successfully undertake the course.
You will be contacted if this is required.
SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
For further information go to University Of Melbourne (The) Equity schemes information and the University Of Melbourne (The) website Recent Year 12 graduates Educational outcomes considered for selection VCE or equivalent is required.
Young Applicants Applicants who will be aged less than 17 years old at the start of the semester, may be required to attend an interview to determine whether their age may adversely affect their ability to successfully undertake the course.
You will be contacted if this is required.
SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
For further information go to University Of Melbourne (The) Equity schemes information and the University Of Melbourne (The) website Applicants with Higher Education study Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) Applicants eligible for the Non-school leaver entry pathway who wish to use a general aptitude test for entry must complete the STAT (both the STAT Multiple Choice and the STAT Written English) or the SAT (all sections of the SAT Reasoning Test, consisting of Critical Reading, Mathematics and Writing).
Refer to the Admissions Tests page for further information about the STAT.
Details about the SAT are available here .
Educational outcomes considered for selection VCE or equivalent is required.
Young Applicants Applicants who will be aged less than 17 years old at the start of the semester, may be required to attend an interview to determine whether their age may adversely affect their ability to successfully undertake the course.
You will be contacted if this is required.
SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
For further information go to University Of Melbourne (The) Equity schemes information and the University Of Melbourne (The) website Applicants with VET study Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) Applicants eligible for the Non-school leaver entry pathway who wish to use a general aptitude test for entry must complete the STAT (both the STAT Multiple Choice and the STAT Written English) or the SAT (all sections of the SAT Reasoning Test, consisting of Critical Reading, Mathematics and Writing).
Refer to the Admissions Tests page for further information about the STAT.
Details about the SAT are available here .
Educational outcomes considered for selection VCE or equivalent is required.
Young Applicants Applicants who will be aged less than 17 years old at the start of the semester, may be required to attend an interview to determine whether their age may adversely affect their ability to successfully undertake the course.
You will be contacted if this is required.
SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
For further information go to University Of Melbourne (The) Equity schemes information and the University Of Melbourne (The) website Applicants with work and life experience Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) Applicants eligible for the Non-school leaver entry pathway who wish to use a general aptitude test for entry must complete the STAT (both the STAT Multiple Choice and the STAT Written English) or the SAT (all sections of the SAT Reasoning Test, consisting of Critical Reading, Mathematics and Writing).
Refer to the Admissions Tests page for further information about the STAT.
Details about the SAT are available here .
Educational outcomes considered for selection VCE or equivalent is required.
Young Applicants Applicants who will be aged less than 17 years old at the start of the semester, may be required to attend an interview to determine whether their age may adversely affect their ability to successfully undertake the course.
You will be contacted if this is required.
SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
For further information go to University Of Melbourne (The) Equity schemes information and the University Of Melbourne (The) website

Assessment Methods

Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.

Campus & City Life

Student Population

75,513

Total students

Staff Ratio

12:1

Students per staff

International Students

44%

Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Climate (indicative)

Four seasons

Safety Index (indicative)

8.0/10

Transport

Good (close to station or regional airport)

Social Scene

Friendly community | Global / diverse | Academic / intellectual | Professional / career networks

University Stats

Total Students75,513

Student-to-Staff Ratio12:1

International Students44%

Safety Index (indicative)8.0/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment

58%

Employed after graduation