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Diploma of Performing Arts in Comedy Writing and Performance

Collarts

  • Melbourne, Australia
  • 0.67 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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About the program

A diploma preparing writers and performers for the comedy industry.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop foundational and applied understanding of Performing Arts in Comedy Writing and Performance. Analyze discipline-specific problems and communicate findings clearly. Apply relevant research or professional methods in academic or practical contexts.

Career outcomes

  • Comedy writer
  • stand-up comedian
  • comic actor
  • producer
  • improvisation artist

Curriculum

  • Eight-month full-time diploma with units including theories of humour
  • intercultural history of comedy
  • acting foundations
  • creating a character
  • devising for performance
  • writing comedy for live solo performance and the self-producing comedian. It leads to the Bachelor of Performing Arts (Comedy Writing and Performance).

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Completion of a senior secondary certificate equivalent to Australian Year 12
  • Aged at least 18 at course start
  • English proficiency (IELTS 6.0
  • No band below 6.0
  • Or listed alternatives)
  • Possible interview or audition
  • No ATAR required.

Accepted academic background

Completion of a senior secondary school certificate equivalent to Australian Year 12, Aged at least 18 at course commencement, English proficiency, Interview (and audition or portfolio for some courses, E.g.. Music performance and performing arts), Genuine Student criteria. No ATAR required

Language tests

  • IELTS 6

Documents you’ll need

  • Passport Copy
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Qualification Certificates
  • English Proficiency Evidence If Required
  • Genuine Student Supporting Documents If Applicable

How to apply

  1. Review the program admission requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic records and any program-specific documents. Complete the official application and submit the requested supporting documents. Provide language proficiency evidence if required. Pay any applicable official application fee. Review the admissions decision and arrange visa documents if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year$30,536 AUD
Application fee$100 AUD
Deposit$1,000 AUD

Program details

CampusMelbourne
Faculty or schoolFilm & Theatre
DepartmentComedy Writing & Performance
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value8
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
Scholarship noteInternational merit scholarships may be available: published 2026 guidance shows AUD 4000 for diploma full-course awards, Subject to eligibility.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    February 2027

    Apply by

    12 Feb 2027

    90 days left

  • Program starts

    June 2027

    Apply by

    15 Apr 2027

    152 days left

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    15 Jul 2027

    243 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 0.67 years.