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Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting) (B-FAACTING) // Entry and participation requirements

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Entry requirements

1. In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed one of:

(a) the Victorian Certificate of Education, including:

  • a study score of at least 25 in one of Units 3 and 4 English, English Language, or Literature; or
  • a study score of at least 30 in Units 3 and 4 English as an Additional Language.

(b) the International Baccalaureate Diploma, including:

  • at least Grade 4 in English or English B (Standard Level or Higher Level);

(c) a senior secondary program, foundation studies program, or equivalent approved by the Academic Board, including appropriate English language studies.

Applicants are also required to complete as prescribed by the Academic Board:

  • an audition; and
  • a callback audition (shortlisted applicants only).

Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection.

2. In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:

  • performance in an audition; and
  • performance in a callback audition (shortlisted applicants only); and
  • prior academic achievement.

3. The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Academic Board rules on the use of selection instruments.

4. For applicants who have not completed the Victorian Certificate of Education or the International Baccalaureate Diploma, the undergraduate English language requirements must be met.

Notes

  • For applicants through the Victorian Tertiary Admission Centre, “middle-band” selection adjustments are made only on the basis of eligibility for Access Melbourne
  • Details for the audition and callback audition (shortlisted applicants only) can be found on the Fine Arts and Music "Study with us" website: https://finearts-music.unimelb.edu.au/study-with-us

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

For the purposes of considering requests for reasonable adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education 2005 (Cth), academic requirements for this course are articulated in the Course Overview, Objectives and Generic Skills sections of this entry. 

It is University policy to make all reasonable adjustments to enable a student's participation in the University's programs. Further details can be found at the Student Equity and Disability Services website: https://students.unimelb.edu.au/student-support/student-equity-and-disability-services 

Last updated: 19 November 2025