Study in Australia
Study Music & Performing Arts in Australia
- Programs
- 21
- Universities
- 7
- Tuition from
- A$15,000
Music, acting, and performing arts are taught at conservatoriums within larger universities and at specialist schools like NIDA, the Australian Institute of Music, and WAAPA at Edith Cowan. Entry is almost always by audition or portfolio.
Cohorts are small and admission is competitive, particularly for acting. Fees vary widely. These programs are chosen for the training and industry connection rather than a migration outcome.
Migration angle. Performing-arts occupations are not on the skilled lists. This field is about the craft and the network, not permanent residence.
Most affordable Music & Performing Arts programs
Tuition is per year for international students, from each program’s page. Figures are approximate and change annually.
All universities offering Music & Performing Arts
Typical entry requirements
Entry to a bachelor degree needs a completed senior secondary qualification (or a recognised foundation year) that meets the university's minimum, plus an English test, usually IELTS 6.0 to 6.5. Entry to a postgraduate coursework degree needs a relevant bachelor degree, often with a credit average, and IELTS 6.5. Registration-based fields (nursing, teaching, psychology, architecture) set higher English bars and additional requirements. Always confirm the exact requirements for the specific program.
Music & Performing Arts in Australia: common questions
Do I need to audition to study music or acting in Australia?
Almost always. Performance programs require a live or recorded audition; some also want a written application or interview. Music production and music business programs may accept a portfolio instead.
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Program counts and tuition figures are drawn from this site’s database and are approximate. This is general information, not admissions or migration advice.