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Bachelor of Performing Arts (Acting)
This degree focuses on acting for stage and screen, combining practical training with theory.
- 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
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor of Performing Arts (Acting) asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- a genuine interest in acting and performing
- confidence speaking in front of others
- willingness to take direction and feedback
- commitment to regular practice and rehearsal
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 Western Sydney University (opens in a new tab)
Western Sydney University
Penrith, NSW
4.2from 1,872 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
What students like
- Staff are friendly and supportive
- Good academic experience and learning
What to weigh up
- Admin can be slow to respond
- Website for Collarts (opens in a new tab)
Collarts
Waterloo, NSW
4.2from 104 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Performing Arts (Acting).
- Acting and performance
- Voice and movement
- Screen acting
- Theatre studies
- Creative collaboration
- Elective study
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?