Undergraduate arts and humanities

APAC — Australian Performing Arts Conservatory

Bachelor of Screen & Stage (Acting)

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.

Annual tuition A$35,000
Modality On campus
Duration 2 years
Intakes January · May · August · September

Admissions open

Overview

  • Language English
  • Campus Brisbane
  • Intakes for 2027 January · May · August · September

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).

Why this program

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.

This programme is for you if ...

  • You are someone passionate about Bachelor of Screen & Stage.
  • You are looking to study in English in Brisbane, Australia.

Curriculum

These are the courses you will take during the programme.

  • Film, television and theatre
  • Film studio
  • Black box
  • Stage combat studio

Professional outlook

The Screen & Stage (Acting) bachelor prepares for camera and stage: graduates can work in film, television, theatre and digital content with a foundation in acting craft and production in Brisbane.

  • Film and TV Actor
  • Stage Actor
  • Screen Performer
  • Voice Artist
  • Content Presenter
  • Junior Acting Coach

Admission requirements and process

To apply you need to meet the academic, language and document requirements published by the institution.

Minimum academic background

  • 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 level

  • IELTS: minimum 6

Required documents

  • Passport
  • Degree diploma
  • Academic transcripts
  • Motivation letter
  • English test

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Costs and scholarships

Tuition varies by campus and modality. Scholarships, when offered, go up to the percentages or amounts the institution publishes.

*A$35,000

Modality: On campus

Annual cost in AUD at:

Brisbane

*Scholarships

Undergraduate

pdf + Price list T2 2026). Price-list footnote: up to 35% for eligible applicants (T&Cs). Deposit = first semester. Payments by semester.

Scholarships go up to those conditions and can be lower on a payment plan. Some institutions also offer awards by nationality. That benefit is always confirmed with the ApplySite team during advising, before you apply for a visa.

University and campus

APAC — Australian Performing Arts Conservatory

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  • TEQSA
  • CRICOS
  • ABN 11 009 772 481

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.

Accreditation, recognition and academic quality
  • 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)

Campus and academic community

Curriculum and performance practice APAC’s Acting degree targets roles in film, television and theatre, with access to film studio, black box and stage combat studio on campus.

  • Brisbane campusAustralia

Student experience

Living in Brisbane

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.

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Brisbane CBD campus

Level 5/102 Adelaide Street, Brisbane City QLD 4000central 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.

Frequently asked questions

Published start windows for this program are: January, May, August, September. Exact enrollment and class dates are confirmed by APAC — Australian Performing Arts Conservatory by campus and capacity.
The listed reference price is A$35,000. Tuition and fees are paid directly to the institution; ApplySite does not add a markup on tuition.
The published length of Bachelor of Screen & Stage (Acting) is 2 years. Confirm the exact academic calendar with APAC — Australian Performing Arts Conservatory.
The published format is On campus. If an extra online or hybrid option exists, it appears on this page or APAC — Australian Performing Arts Conservatory can confirm it.
For this program, the published language requirements are: IELTS: minimum 6. If your scores are borderline, an advisor from APAC — Australian Performing Arts Conservatory can confirm accepted alternatives.
Typical documents include: Passport; Degree diploma; Academic transcripts; Motivation letter; English test. Also complete the admission requirements listed on this page.

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Bachelor of Screen & Stage (Acting)

January · May · August · September · Admissions open

Tuition
  • Brisbane A$35,000
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