University of Melbourne
Fine Arts and Music Degrees in 2026
St. Joseph's College
Fine Arts and Music Degrees in 2026
Year 12 students applying for the following Fine Arts or Music courses at the University of Melbourne for 2026 should note that, besides the VCE prerequisites of Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL, these courses have extra-requirements for eligibility to be selected.
Recorded auditions or folios will need to be uploaded via the Supplementary Application form by Monday 29 September 2025, and students are encouraged to browse UniMelb Auditions and Interviews for more details about these extra requirements, and the interviews or call-backs for short-listed applicants.
| COURSE | ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS |
| Fine Arts (Acting) | Apply to VTAC by the 29 September.Complete the Supplementary Application and upload a Recorded Audition via the Supplementary application by 29 September. Shortlisted applicants to attend a call-back audition on campus or online. |
| Fine Arts (Animation) | Apply to VTAC by the 29 September.Complete the Supplementary Application and submit the Creative Task via the Supplementary Application by 29 September. Shortlisted applicants to attend an online interview. |
| Fine Arts (Dance) | Apply to VTAC by the 29 September.Complete the Supplementary Application and upload a Recorded Audition via the Supplementary Application by 29 September. Shortlisted applicants to attend a call-back audition at Southbank/online. |
Fine Arts (Film & Television) | Apply to VTAC by the 29 September.Apply and complete the Supplementary Form and submit a Portfolio via the Supplementary Application by 29 September. Shortlisted applicants to attend an online interview. |
| Fine Arts (Music Theatre) | Apply to VTAC by the 29 September.Apply and complete the Supplementary Form and upload a Video-Recorded Audition via the Supplementary Application by 29 September. Shortlisted applicants to attend an online call-back audition. |
Fine Arts (Production) | Apply to VTAC by the 29 September. Apply and complete the Supplementary Form and complete a Selection Project via the Supplementary Application by 29 September. Shortlisted applicants to attend an online interview. |
| Fine Arts (Screenwriting) | Apply to VTAC by the 29 September.Apply and complete the Supplementary Form and complete a Creative Task via the Supplementary Application by 29 September. Shortlisted applicants to attend an online interview. |
| Fine Arts (Theatre) | Apply to VTAC by the 29 September.Complete the Supplementary Application and upload a Recorded Audition via the Supplementary Application by 2 October. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend a call-back audition online/on-campus. |
| Fine Arts (Visual Art) | Apply to VTAC by the 29 September. Complete the Supplementary Application and upload a Folio of work via the Supplementary Application by 29 September. Applicants will attend an on-campus or online interview. |
| Music | Apply to VTAC by the 29 September.Complete the Supplementary Application and upload the following requirements via the Supplementary Application, depending on the music stream. Short-listed applicants will be notified:Performance: attend a face-to-face audition OR submit a Video-Recorded Audition by 29 SeptemberComposition: submit a Folio Audition by 29 SeptemberInteractive Composition: submit a Folio Audition, a Set Creative Task, and Performance Audition by 29 SeptemberJazz & Improvisation: submit a Video-Recorded Audition by 29 September *Music Studies: submit the Supplementary form with either Video-Recorded Audition OR an indication to attend a face-to-face audition by 29 September *Musicology & Ethnomusicology: face-to-face audition OR submit a Video-Recorded Audition by 29 September
* Music Studies, Musicology & Ethnomusicology: apply for Performance unless transferring with at least 100 credit points
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