Bachelor of Screen & Stage (Acting)
Tuition
A$35,000
Duration
2 years
Language
English
Format
On campus
Start dates
January · May · August · September
Overview
The experience
Imagine your life studying in Brisbane
Why this program
The Bachelor of Screen & Stage (Acting) at APAC (Australian Performing Arts Conservatory) is a 2-year full-time degree (6 trimesters) in Brisbane CBD, built for students who want to study abroad in screen and stage acting with intensive training in professional studios. Reference tuition AUD $35,000/year (T2 2026 price list), materials $270, scholarship up to 20% and CRICOS 105175D.
Brisbane hosts screen production, theatre and festivals across Queensland; APAC’s Adelaide Street campus — near King George Square — integrates a dance studio, stage combat studio, film studio, black box, Bloomsbury library and editing suites for continuous practice between theory and performance modules.
Entry requires Year 12 or equivalent, IELTS Academic 6.0 (no band below 5.5) and an aptitude audition/portfolio. Intakes January, May and September (trimesters); 2026 example: T1 19 Jan, T2 11 May, T3 31 Aug. Per-semester payments; deposit equals the first semester. APAC is TEQSA-accredited (PRV14046) and CRICOS 03897G-registered.
After graduating in Australia, Temporary Graduate visa 485 (Post-Higher Education Work stream) may allow up to 2 years of work per Home Affairs rules; reference financial capacity for Subclass 500: AUD $29,710 (APAC Info).
Studies & career
What you study
Curriculum
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APAC’s Acting degree targets roles in film, television and theatre, with access to film studio, black box and stage combat studio on campus. Students develop acting technique, stage presence and screen skills in a city connected to regional production and Queensland festivals.
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Program overview
Studying abroad for a screen and stage acting degree in Brisbane with APAC means a 2-year face-to-face Bachelor of Screen & Stage (Acting) (6 trimesters, CRICOS 105175D) in the heart of the Australian CBD, tuition AUD $35,000/year, materials $270 and scholarships up to 20% per T2 2026 price list. The school combines acting, movement, voice and screen work in facilities built for the creative industry.
Admission, English and intakes
2026 tuition and scholarships
Annual tuition AUD $35,000; materials $270 (T2 2026 price list). Documented scholarship up to 20% on selected undergraduate awards; partner note up to 35% for eligible applicants (T&Cs). Per-semester payments; first-semester deposit.
Australia: visa and outcomes
Subclass 500 Student visa; reference financial capacity AUD $29,710. Possible Graduate 485 up to 2 years (Post-Higher Education Work). Typical profiles: screen and stage actor, theatre performer or independent production roles, with a pathway to APAC postgraduate creative business awards. On ApplySite you can compare Acting with Screen Production and Musical Theatre before applying.
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Admission requirements
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- Education Degree / minimum education Australian Senior Secondary Year 12 Certificate (or overseas equivalent) OR IB Diploma pass (or higher). Audition and/or portfolio to demonstrate aptitude (program-specific — apac.edu.au).
- Language IELTS: minimum 6
- Document Passport
- Document Degree diploma
- Document Academic transcripts
- Document Motivation letter
- Document English Test
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Campus & city
Location & campuses
Local context
Student life in the city
Brisbane CBD campus
Level 5/102 Adelaide Street, Brisbane City QLD 4000 — central location near King George Square, transport and urban life. Documented facilities: Dance Studio, Stage Combat Studio, Film Studio, Black Box Studio, Bloomsbury library and Editing Suites. Institution: TEQSA PRV14046 · CRICOS 03897G.
Brisbane · Australia
Daily life in Brisbane sets the study pace: public libraries, project coworking, embassy events and on-campus hiring fairs. You do not need the whole country mapped in week one — knowing your neighbourhood and transit line already helps.
Until then, use this guide for costs, visa type and study format, and talk to an advisor if you already have a campus in mind. The institution processes admission; we help you track the file.
UQ St Lucia is 20 minutes from the CBD by river ferry or bus 111; the subtropical winter rarely drops below 10 °C, keeping outdoor campus areas usable year-round. Brisbane hosted the 2018 Commonwealth Games and is scheduled to host the 2032 Olympics. In practice, students in Brisbane split time between campus, part-time work (where the visa allows) and neighbourhoods with very different price tags — visit your rental area on a weekend before signing a lease.
Most cities in this guide offer three housing profiles: university residence (expensive, limited spaces, book early), homestay (board included, ideal for the first month) and shared flat (best price-to-autonomy ratio over a full academic year). A homestay family typically provides cultural and practical context that no group chat can replicate.
The academic year in Australia typically starts in September or October, with a second intake in January or February for eligible programmes. Language schools accept monthly starts at most centres. If you arrive outside the main cycle, a language semester beforehand places you at the right level for the formal programme start. In Brisbane the concentration of providers means more varied entry dates than in smaller country cities.
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The first semester in Brisbane typically has the highest upfront costs: rental deposit, transit card, course materials and setup expenses. Budget a two-month buffer on top of regular monthly costs before your arrival date.
- Housing $800 – $1,500/mo (estimate)
- Food $300 – $550/mo
- Transport $60 – $130/mo
- Extras $150 – $350/mo
The institution
About the university
About the university
Studying abroad in Brisbane, Australia, with APAC (Australian Performing Arts Conservatory) combines intensive training in performing arts and creative business, a CBD campus near King George Square, CRICOS-registered awards and TEQSA oversight (PRV14046). APAC brings acting, screen production, musical theatre and creative management together in professional facilities — dance studio, stage combat studio, film studio, black box, Bloomsbury library and editing suites — with tuition verified from the T2 2026 price list and scholarships documented in partner materials.
Brisbane CBD campus (Queensland)
APAC campus — Level 5/102 Adelaide Street, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia. A central location in Brisbane’s business and cultural district, steps from King George Square, public transport and urban Australian life. The campus integrates dance, stage combat, filming, black box and editing suites for continuous practice between classes. Institution: CRICOS 03897G · TEQSA PRV14046 · ABN 11 009 772 481. International contact: . Institutional video: Source.
Accreditation and recognition APAC operates as a
CRICOS-registered higher education provider regulated by TEQSA, Australia’s national quality agency. Each ApplySite programme has its own CRICOS code (see programme pages). This allows international students to apply for a Subclass 500 Student visa with a Home Affairs–recognised institution.
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Scholarships and funding
Scholarships and funding
pdf + Price list T2 2026). Price-list footnote: up to 35% for eligible applicants (T&Cs). Deposit = first semester. Payments by semester.
Trust & credentials
Private
TEQSA — Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (PRV14046) · CRICOS — Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (03897G) · ABN 11 009 772 481 — Australian Business Number (apac.edu.au)
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- Scholarships and fundingPublished funding options and discounts
- Student visaGeneral documents and steps for studying abroad
- Study in AustraliaDestination guide: costs, visa, and local context
- Brisbane guideStudent life, transport, and cost benchmarks
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Last catalog update: July 28, 2026.