Entry is based on Australian Year 12 equivalence or overseas equivalent, a UNE Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Arts, or an Advanced Diploma in Stage and Screen Acting or Performing Arts. English language requirements must also be met.

This course is offered under four admission rules.

Rule A: You have completed, at minimum, an Australian Year 12 qualification or overseas equivalent.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule A. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).

Rule B: You have completed the UNE Diploma in Arts.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule B. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).

Rule C: You have completed the UNE Advanced Diploma in Arts.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule C. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).

Rule D: You have completed ONE of the following qualifications:

Advanced Diploma in Stage and Screen Acting (AQF Level 6) from the Academy of Film, Theatre and Television
Advanced Diploma in Performing Arts (Acting) (AQF Level 6) from the Actors Centre Australia.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule D.

Refer to Standard Entry
Successful completion of an Australian Year 12 award with an ATAR acceptable to UNE in the year of admission (minimum scores for entry into each UNE course are available directly from UNE International), or
Successful completion of a recognised Foundation Studies program conducted by an Australian University or affiliate with a minimum score of 60% in all units including English.

An International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic overall score of at least 6.0 with no sub-band less than 5.5, or
Equivalent Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 213 in the computer-based test or at least 79 in the internet-based test with no less than 22 in the written component