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Start dates
March
Delivery mode*
In person
(Bedford Park)
Turn your talent into a thriving career
The ongoing evolution of streaming services, social media and other platforms continue to offer new opportunities for skilled performers, while new technologies are fuelling a renaissance for stage, television and movies. There are a huge variety of acting opportunities available for those with the right skills, knowledge and qualifications.
Your degree will also give you high-level performance and presentation skills that are valued in many industries.
Actor
An actor interprets and performs scripted characters in film, television, theatre, or commercials. They use voice, movement, and emotion to bring stories to life, collaborating with directors and other artists. Success requires creativity, discipline, resilience, and the ability to embody diverse roles across various genres and performance mediums.
Voice actor
A voice actor provides character voices for animation, video games, audiobooks, commercials, and more. They convey personality and emotion using only vocal expression, often recording in a studio. Strong vocal control, versatility, and the ability to interpret scripts quickly are essential for success in this competitive field.
Sources: Talent.com, 2025 | SalaryExpert | Straits Research
Performing and community arts manager
A performing and community arts manager coordinates arts programs and events that engage local communities. They manage budgets, logistics, outreach, and partnerships to support creative expression and cultural access. This role blends artistic insight with organisational and leadership skills to make the arts accessible and impactful for everyone.
Drama teacher
A drama teacher educates students in acting, theatre history, and performance techniques, often directing school plays and fostering ensemble collaboration. They nurture creativity, communication, and confidence through structured lessons and hands-on practice. This role requires both pedagogical skill and a passion for developing young artists' talents and voices.
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To become an actor, you need to develop your skills through training, practice and performance. Studying at Flinders Drama Centre will help you develop these skills with its professional, innovative curriculum. Our acting degree offers specialised classes in voice, movement and acting for live and digital spaces, preparing you for the demands of the modern industry. You’ll explore acting theory, work in ensemble productions, and learn directly from industry professionals, helping you transition into a career on stage or screen.
Along with your SATAC application you will need to submit a supporting statement, CV and headshot of yourself. You will then be invited to attend an audition. For further information, download the additional application requirements and recommended audition monologues.
- Applications are completed via SATAC
- Visit: satac.edu.au
The table below shows ATAR and Selection Rank data for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR commencing in Semester 1, 2025. It is limited to applicants that have recently completed secondary education (within the last two years). Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.
Notes:
<5 – less than 5 ATAR based offers made
N/A – This course uses additional selection criteria and therefore Selection Rank is not published
| ATAR-based offers only across all offer rounds | ATAR - Excluding adjustment factors | Selection Rank - ATAR plus any adjustment factors |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer | 95.20 | 99.95 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 76.17 | 80.42 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 57.75 | 61.00 |
| Applicant background (Semester 1, 2025) | Number of students | Percentage of all students |
|---|---|---|
| Higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course) | 44 | 37% |
| Vocational education and training (VET) study | 5 | 4% |
| Work and life experience | <5 | <5 |
| Recent secondary education - Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points) | 28 | 24% |
| Recent secondary education - Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test) | <5 | <5 |
| Recent secondary education - Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration pathways) | 17 | 14% |
| International Students | 18 | 15% |
| All students | 118 | 100% |
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