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Welcome to the Australian Performing Arts Conservatory (APAC), where your journey to a thriving career in acting and filmmaking begins. Our admissions process is designed to identify and nurture passionate, creative individuals eager to hone their craft. At APAC, we offer a supportive and dynamic environment that values diversity, collaboration and excellence. Whether you're an aspiring actor or filmmaker, we provide tools and training to help you shine.

Intake Dates

Commencement Dates 2026/27 

 

Undergraduate

2026

  • Trimester 1

    19 January

  • Trimester 2

    11 May

  • Trimester 3

    31 August

2027

  • Trimester 1

    13 January

  • Trimester 2

    05 May

  • Trimester 3

    1 September

Postgraduate

2026

  • Semester 1

    11 May

  • Semester 2

    31 August

2027

  • Semester 1

    17 Feb

  • Semester 2

    15 July

International application deadline: March 31 & June 26
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Audition and Portfolio Requirements

Bachelor of Screen and Stage (Acting)

Q. What does the audition entail?

Entry into the Bachelor of Screen and Stage (Acting) is via audition. Applicants can submit pre-recorded videos or attend a face-to-face audition. 

Applicants must submit the following video recordings via WeTransfer to admissions@apac.edu.au:

  1. A dance routine within 1-2 minutes to demonstrate your ability to perform in either of the styles (ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, contemporary, lyrical, modern, Latin or musical theatre).
  2. Two Musical Theatre songs within 2-3 minutes demonstrating contrast in style, mood, or vocal technique. It should also include movement and characterisation.
  3. A monologue within 2 minutes (from the APAC list) without a script. 
  4. A personal statement within 1-2 minutes where applicants share a little about themselves, including name, location, job or hobbies or your school.
    • Discuss the inspiration behind pursuing Musical Theatre - the value and impact of your art form on audiences, industries and/or communities.
    • Discuss your favourite Musical Theatre performer or favourite Musical (artistic influences)
    • Briefly outline your Musical Theatre training journey, experiences and goals.

You will submit:

  • One (1) video recorded personal statement, maximum 1.5 minutes in length.

  • Two (2) video recorded from the list of approved monologues, maximum three (3) minutes per piece.

  • A 400 to 500-word supporting artistic statement about one of your chosen monologues.

  1. Audition submissions can be uploaded through WeTransfer with the email transfer being sent to admissions@apac.edu.au. 

  2. Due to the large number of auditionees, you will not receive any individualised feedback regarding your video submission.

You will:

  • Present your personal statement (spoken live), maximum 1.5 minutes in length.

  • Perform your two (2) monologues, maximum three (3) minutes per piece.

  • Submit to the audition panel your 400 to 500-word supporting artistic statement about one of your chosen monologues.

PERSONAL STATEMENT

Your personal statement is your chance to give an insight into who you are and why you want to study at APAC. In preparing your personal statement you should consider the following questions and topics, noting that there is no right or wrong answer:

  • Tell us a little about yourself: your name, where you live, tell us about your job if you have one, or your school.
  • Tell us why you want to study acting? Consider the value and impact of your artform and its creative processes on audiences, industries and/or communities.
  • Tell us who your favourite actor is or what your favourite film is and why?

MONOLOGUES

  • Choose two (2) contrasting monologues. They must be delivered in English, and each should be no more than three (3) minutes in length. Prior to your audition, memorise and rehearse your monologues for performance.

SUPPORTING ARTISTIC STATEMENT

Your supporting statement gives us the opportunity to understand your creative processes. When writing your statement, ensure you detail the following:

  • The character you portrayed in one of the monologues.
  • How you prepared for the role e.g. discuss the findings of your research and how this impacted your portrayal of the character.
  • How you engage audiences through storytelling.
  • Your artistic statement should be saved as a PDF and uploaded with your audition files to WeTransfer if you are auditioning via pre-recorded videos. If auditioning in person, bring the PDF copy of your statement with you.

     

Prior to your audition:

  • Consider the questions listed in the audition content under Personal Statement to prepare talking points for your personal statement. Focus on what you want the panel to know and understand about you; not what you think they want to hear. Highlight your individual skills and qualities and relate these to the study of acting. Take as much care recording your personal statement as you would recording your monologues - we need to be able to hear and understand you.
  • Prepare and memorise two (2) monologues. Choose age, experience, and culturally appropriate monologues. You need to understand and be able to discuss, where your monologue sits within the overall work so do your research by reading the entire play the monologue is drawn from.

How do I prepare the PRE-RECORDED videos?

To complete a pre-recorded audition, you will need:

  • To prepare the audition content as listed above under Audition and Portfolio Requirements.
  • Access to video making technology (mobile phone and simple editing software is adequate).
  • A quiet place in which to record your three (3) separate videos –
    1. Video one (1): personal statement
    2. Video two (2): monologue A
    3. Video three (3): monologue B

Audition video submissions can be uploaded through WeTransfer with the email transfer being sent to admissions@apac.edu.au. Please name your upload with your Family Name, Date of Birth, the course you are applying for and the title of your video e.g. SMITH 01/01/2001 Acting – monologue A

Set up your equipment checking your sound and lighting levels are satisfactory and that your camera angle and position is satisfactory.

Do not edit your videos. Your videoed monologues should run from start to finish without editing.

Each of the three (3) audition components should be presented as separate videos as outlined under How do I prepare the PRE-RECORDED videos?

You do not need to use expensive specialist equipment to shoot your video. Your smartphone will do a more than adequate job. We need to be able to clearly see and hear you but please remember that it is your performance not the quality of your videoing and editing skills that we are interested in.

Look at the Example Acting Audition video for more information.

Bachelor of Screen and Stage (Screen Production)

Q. How do I submit my portfolio?

You will submit:

  • One (1) video recorded personal statement maximum, 1 ½ minutes in length.
  • Two (2) samples of your work e.g. short films, music videos, documentary or film script, maximum 2-5 pages.
  • A 500-word supporting artistic statement about the work you include and your role in it.

You will receive instructions about how and where to submit your portfolio. Due to the large number of applicants, you will not receive any individualised feedback regarding your video submission.

Keep in mind, we’re interested in your creativity.

Submit only your original work, giving credit to others’ words, ideas, and images you use. Plagiarism is prohibited.

 Learn to create a perfect portfolio. Watch the video.

Your personal statement is your chance to give an insight into who you are and why you want to study at APAC. In preparing your personal statement you should consider the following questions and topics, noting that there is no right or wrong answer:

  • Tell us a little about yourself: your name, where you live, your job/school, favourite film. What role in the film industry interests you?

  • Why do you want to study screen production? Consider the value and impact of your artform and its creative processes on audiences, industries and/or communities.

  • What is your favourite film and why?

SUPPORTING ARTISTIC STATEMENT

Your supporting statement gives us the opportunity to understand your creative processes. When writing your statement, ensure you detail:

  • The role/s you had in the project/s

  • What you learnt about filmmaking during the project's

  • How you engage audiences through storytelling in the project's

Your artistic statement should be saved as a pdf and uploaded with your portfolio, to wetransfer.com

PORTFOLIO 

Provide two samples of creative film work such as short films, music videos, documentary of film script, drawn from your existing body of work. Each sample should range between 1-3 minutes (2-5 script pages).

STATEMENT

Additionally, provide a 500-word supporting creative statement describing the creative processes and differences between both pieces and identifying which film role/s the applicant focused on during each creative project. You’ll be evaluated based on how well you communicate ideas, your technical skills for crafting stories, images, audio, and your capability to deliver captivating and innovative concepts. Do not exceed stated time limits, word counts or page limits.

Prior to submitting your portfolio:

  • Read the instructions carefully, paying attention to what it is you must provide and when it is due.
  • Consider the questions listed under Personal Statement to prepare talking points for your personal statement before recording it. Focus on what you want the panel to know and understand about you; not what you think they want to hear. Highlight your individual skills and qualities and relate these to the study of screen production. Take as much care recording your personal statement as you would making your creative work – we need to be able to hear and understand you.
  • Portfolio submissions can be uploaded through WeTransfer with the email transfer being sent to admissions@apac.edu.au. Please name your upload with your Family Name, Date of Birth, the course you are applying for and the title of your video e.g. SMITH 01/01/2001 Screen Production.

Bachelor of Musical Theatre

Q. What are the audition requirements for admission to the ‘Bachelor of Musical Theatre’?

Applicants must demonstrate their performance and skills in a musical theatre context through a series of videos covering dance, singing, acting and a personal statement.

After submitting your audition videos, shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email. The exact timing can vary between one and two weeks, so check your inbox regularly.

When creating videos, consider the following suggestions:

  • Make sure the material suits your age, experience and culture.
  • Record each piece in one continuous take (no edits).
  • Always introduce your piece (title, source, composer/choreographer) before performing.
  • Focus on being clear, authentic and expressive rather than overly polished.

A personal statement of one to two minutes should include:

  • Your introduction: name, where you live, hobbies or school.
  • Your reasons for studying musical theatre, considering its impact on audiences, industries and communities.
  • Your favourite musical theatre performer or musical (your artistic influences) that has influenced you.
  • Brief description of your musical theatre training and experience and what you hope to accomplish in the future.

The Bachelor of Musical Theatre degree is not just about stage performances. This program helps students become skilled and versatile performers with strong musical theatre training. After graduation, students can build careers as administrators, entertainers, producers, directors, choreographers or writers. They can also perform in different fields like film, television, radio, broadcasting, commercials and promotional work.

Fees

Higher Education Fees apply for our courses. For information on course fee breakdowns and non-tuition fees, please see the links below. 

FEE-HELP

If you are an Australian citizen looking to study an APAC degree, you may be eligible to receive a FEE-HELP loan from the Australian government’s Study Assist scheme. To find out more, visit their Study Assist page. 

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Scholarships

At the Australian Performing Arts Conservatory (APAC), we are committed to nurturing talent and providing access to world-class education in acting and screen production. Our scholarship programmes are designed to support aspiring artists and creative professionals, offering financial assistance to help turn their dreams into reality. 

To know more about our scholarships

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APAC Excellence Scholarship

Open to all domestic applicants, you can apply for the APAC Excellence Scholarship at the same time as you submit your application for admission.

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Open to all First Nations applicants, you can apply for the APAC First Nations Excellence Scholarship at the same time as you submit your application for admission

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Open to all international applicants, you will be considered for an APAC International Scholarship if you are assessed as eligible for admission to one of APAC’s Bachelor of Screen and Stage courses.

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International Students

At the Australian Performing Arts Conservatory (APAC), we warmly welcome international students to join our vibrant and inclusive creative community. Located in Brisbane, one of Australia’s most dynamic and multicultural cities, APAC offers a supportive environment where students from around the globe can pursue their passion for acting and screen production. 

APAC's International Student Information Guide explains the services and facilities that APAC provides and guides you through the process of accepting your offer once you have been approved admission.  

To know everything about accommodation, cost of living, working life and support, click below.

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FAQs

Q. Do I need to audition?

Yes, audition are a key part of our admissions process for performance-based programmes. Audition guidelines are provided upon application, and you may be asked to perform a prepared monologue, present a showreel or submit a creative portfolio depending on the programme.

Absolutely! APAC welcomes students from around the world. International applicants should review visa requirements and ensure they meet the English language proficiency standards.

Tuition fees vary by programme and are detailed on the course pages. APAC offers a range of scholarships and payment plans to support students. Visit our Scholarships page for more information.

APAC has multiple intakes throughout the year. The specific start dates for each programme can be found on the Academic Calendar or programme pages.

APAC is located in the heart of Brisbane, Australia, providing a vibrant and inspiring environment for performing arts education.

APAC recommends that international applicants apply through an official APAC International Education Agent. Our Agents will guide you through the application process and may assist you with your student visa application if your admission application is successful.

For direct entry, you will need to submit the online application and upload the following documents:

  • Your curricular vita (CV) on the provided template (Download Template)
  • A certified copy of your academic transcript/s and award certificate/s for your Bachelor qualification or higher in a related field in the original language and official English translations (if applicable)
  • A certified copy of the identity page of your Passport
  • A 200-300 word entry statement (Click here)
  • A copy of your English proficiency test results

For experience-based entry, you will need to submit the online application and upload the following documents:

  • A certified copy of your Year 12 transcript and completion certificate or equivalent in the original language and official English translation (if applicable)
  • A certified copy of the identity page of your Passport
  • A 200-300 word entry statement (Click here)
  • A curricular vita (CV) on the provided template (Download Template)
  • Evidence of creative and/or professional practice on the provided template (Download Creative or Professional Practice template)
  • A copy of your English proficiency test results

If you are assessed as academically eligible, you will receive a Letter of Offer conditional on satisfying APAC’s Genuine Student (GS) requirements.

Upon satisfaction of all conditions of offer, you will receive an unconditional Letter of Offer. Once you have paid the required fees and accepted your Letter of Offer, APAC will issue you with an electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE) so that you can apply for a student visa.

For direct entry, you will need to submit the online application and upload the following documents:

  • Your curricular vita (CV) on the provided template (Download Template)
  • A certified copy of your academic transcript/s and award certificate/s for your Bachelor qualification or higher in a related field.
  • A certified copy of your identity documents e.g. your Passport or Birth Certificate
  • A 200-300 word entry statement (Click here)

For experience-based entry, you will need to submit the online application and upload the following documents: