Acting

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Performer

A Performer entertains audiences through singing, acting, dancing, or playing instruments, often requiring talent, rehearsal, and flexibility.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Beginner

Actor

An Actor performs in films, TV, or live theatre, using scripts and sometimes improvisation, requiring creativity, memorisation, and strong stage presence.

Avg yearly income $52,000
Skill level Beginner

Theatre Performer

A Theatre Performer acts, sings, or dances in productions, learning lines and rehearsing while being prepared to audition for future roles.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Beginner

Drama Tutor

A Drama Tutor offers personalised instruction in acting techniques, designing tailored lesson plans to build students' confidence and creativity.

Avg yearly income $65,000
Skill level Advanced
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in acting

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CUA50220

Diploma of Musical Theatre
On Campus
12 months
$18,050 - $33,990
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Theatre Performer Tap Dancer Singer
Drama Tutor
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Theatre Performer Tap Dancer Singer Drama Tutor + 1 more
CUA60620

Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media
Blended, On Campus
8 - 18 months
$0 - $18,128
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Camera Assistant Film Editor Director of Photography
Actor Theatre Performer Production Assistant Videographer Associate Producer Music Video Director Post Production Manager Creative Technologist VFX Artist
+ 9 more
CUA30220

Certificate III in Community Dance, Theatre and Events
Blended, On Campus
6 - 8 months
$0 - $3,875
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Actor Contemporary Dancer Performer
Theatre Performer Production Assistant Performing Arts Technician Community Organiser Dance Teacher Assistant
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Actor Contemporary Dancer Performer Theatre Performer Production Assistant Performing Arts Technician Community Organiser Dance Teacher Assistant + 5 more
CUA20620

Certificate II in Music
On Campus, Traineeship
4 - 12 months
$0 - $3,020
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Musician Performer Disc Jockey
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Musician Performer Disc Jockey
22598VIC

Diploma of Theatre Arts
On Campus
12 months
$21,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Audio Visual Technician Stage Technician Theatre Performer
Drama Teacher Performance Artist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Audio Visual Technician Stage Technician Theatre Performer Drama Teacher Performance Artist + 2 more

Bachelor of Arts (Performing Arts)
Blended
3 years
$38,700 - $39,177
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Manager Stage Manager Performance Artist
Theatre Manager Actor Choreographer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Manager Stage Manager Performance Artist Theatre Manager Actor Choreographer + 3 more

Bachelor of Arts (Drama)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$36,810 - $45,408
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Actor Drama Teacher Playwright
Performance Artist Drama Tutor Screen Actor Dramaturg
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Actor Drama Teacher Playwright Performance Artist Drama Tutor Screen Actor Dramaturg + 4 more

Bachelor of Arts (Theatre and Performance)
Blended
3 years
$0 - $42,843
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Performance Artist Stage Manager Dramaturg
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Performance Artist Stage Manager Dramaturg

Bachelor of Arts (Theatre Studies)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $45,408
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Stage Manager Theatre Director Dramaturg
Drama Teacher Drama Tutor Costume Designer Screen Actor Arts Writer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Stage Manager Theatre Director Dramaturg Drama Teacher Drama Tutor Costume Designer Screen Actor Arts Writer + 5 more

Master of Teaching (Secondary)
Blended, On Campus, Online
18 - 24 months
$0 - $66,715
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Education Manager High School Teacher Secondary School Teacher
Science Teacher Drama Tutor Humanities Teacher Philosophy Teacher Physics Teacher Biology Teacher Chemistry Teacher Visual Arts Teacher Deputy Principal
+ 9 more

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (Drama)
On Campus
12 months
$0 - $13,470
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Actor Drama Teacher Playwright
Stage Manager Theatre Director
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Actor Drama Teacher Playwright Stage Manager Theatre Director + 2 more

Master of Arts
Blended, On Campus
18 - 24 months
$0 - $59,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Theatre Director Senior Curator
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Theatre Director Senior Curator

Bachelor of Music (Honours)
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$0 - $33,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Performer Music Conductor Music Composer
Music Teacher Music Producer Musician Music Historian Film Score Composer Musicologist Music Librarian
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Performer Music Conductor Music Composer Music Teacher Music Producer Musician Music Historian Film Score Composer Musicologist Music Librarian + 7 more

Graduate Diploma in Education
On Campus, Online
12 months
$0 - $24,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Primary School Teacher Secondary School Teacher Curriculum Developer
Education Consultant Science Teacher Drama Teacher Humanities Teacher Physics Teacher Curriculum Planner Biology Teacher Visual Arts Teacher Deputy Principal Education Manager
+ 10 more

Bachelor of Theatre
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$66,843 - $77,280
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Actor Theatre Performer Theatre Director
Theatre Technician Set Designer Stage Manager Screen Actor Casting Agent Dramaturg
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Actor Theatre Performer Theatre Director Theatre Technician Set Designer Stage Manager Screen Actor Casting Agent Dramaturg + 6 more

Bachelor of Performing Arts
On Campus
3 years
$26,850
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Actor Choreographer Performer
Playwright Singer Theatre Director Dramaturg Drama Teacher Performance Artist Opera Singer Vocal Coach Screen Actor Casting Agent Casting Director Voice Actor
+ 12 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Actor Choreographer Performer Playwright Singer Theatre Director Dramaturg Drama Teacher Performance Artist Opera Singer Vocal Coach Screen Actor Casting Agent Casting Director Voice Actor + 12 more

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $36,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Actor Casting Director Theatre Performer
Voice Actor Entertainer Acting Coach Drama Tutor Screen Actor Casting Agent
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Actor Casting Director Theatre Performer Voice Actor Entertainer Acting Coach Drama Tutor Screen Actor Casting Agent + 6 more

Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Arts)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $42,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fine Artist Sculptor Theatre Director
Colour Consultant Design Teacher Craftsperson Art Dealer Art Teacher Gallery Curator
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fine Artist Sculptor Theatre Director Colour Consultant Design Teacher Craftsperson Art Dealer Art Teacher Gallery Curator + 6 more
10906NAT

Advanced Diploma of Performing Arts (Acting)
On Campus
30 months
$55,370
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Actor Drama Teacher Acting Coach
Performer Voice Actor Performance Artist
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Actor Drama Teacher Acting Coach Performer Voice Actor Performance Artist + 3 more
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