Educational prerequisites
• NSW Higher School Certificate or its interstate or overseas equivalent, or

• Attainment of tertiary qualification, or satisfactory completion of at least one year's full-time load in a tertiary course.

Artistic and academic skill assessment
Applicants are expected to have some drama performance experience in school, church, community theatre or extras work. Acceptance is by interview and audition. The interview gives applicants opportunity to discuss past performance and/or production experience. The audition determines current and potential acting ability. Assessment criteria for auditions are below.
Audition
Performance applicants should prepare to present two contrasting monologues and participate in an improvisation.
Theatre practice applicants should prepare to present one monologue and a portfolio demonstrating their area of speciality. For example, a design portfolio

Production applicants should prepare to present a portfolio showcasing two separate areas of specialty. For example, a design portfolio and a director's book.



An interview is conducted concurrently with the audition. Applicants will discuss their previous experience, personal motivation and aspirations.
Academic skills: In the audition students will be assessed on their literacy through a short test. This determines whether they must participate in a bridging course before the degree starts.
In addition to meeting the educational, artistic and academic prerequisites above, international applicants who have not completed an educational qualification in English have to provide proof of proficiency in English through internationally recognised tests such as IELTS or TOEFL, or through satisfactory completion of an approved course at one of the College's partner language colleges.

Overseas students applying for admission to Excelsia College courses must have reached the age of 18 years by the commencement of their studies. Excelsia College will not admit overseas students who have not yet reached 18 years of age.
Other applicants
Applicants with work and life experience
Applicants must demonstrate that they have been involved in some form of high level performance or production making for at least 3 years. This could include professional, community and independent work.

Audition

Performance applicants should prepare to present two contrasting monologues, and participate in an improvisation and warm up exercise.
Theatre Practice Applicants should prepare to present one monologue and a portfolio demonstrating their area of speciality. For example, a design portfolio, directors book or a script.
Production applicants should prepare to present a portfolio showcasing two separate areas of specialty. For example, a design portfolio and a directors book.
Interview: Conducted concurrently with the audition. Applicants will discuss their previous experience, personal motivation and aspirations.
Academic skills. In the audition students will be assessed on their literacy through a short test. This determines whether they must participate in a bridging course before the degree starts.
IELTS 6.0 (with no band less than 6.0)
TOEFL iBT (Internet-based) 60 with no score less than 20