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Bachelor of Creative Arts (Acting)
This is a practical acting degree for people who want to perform on stage and screen.
- How long it takes
- 2 to 3 years
- full time
- Level
- Bachelor degree
- University
- How you can study
- On campus
- Taught by
- 2 providers
- NSW, VIC, QLD
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor of Creative Arts (Acting) asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- a genuine interest in performing for others
- confidence to speak and move in front of people
- willingness to take direction and feedback
- an open mind about exploring different roles and stories
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Where you can study this course
There are 2 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
- Website for Queensland University of Technology (opens in a new tab)
Queensland University of Technology
Kelvin Grove, QLD
4.5from 896 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
- Fee
- $10,860 a year
- (Government-supported place)
What students like
- Students are friendly and approachable
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Some find staff less helpful
- Course page for JMC Academy (opens in a new tab)
JMC Academy
Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, NSW, QLD, VIC
3.9from 206 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Creative Arts (Acting).
- Acting technique
- Voice and movement
- Screen and stage performance
- Creative process
- Performance projects
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?