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Collarts

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About

Collarts is a dynamic creative learning space full of passion, individuality and opportunity. Focused on creating real career pathways into the creative sector for students, Collarts delivers industry-based learning coupled with strong personal and professional development.

We offer fully accredited Double Degrees, Degrees, Diplomas and Certificate level qualifications in:

  • Animation and VFX
  • Audio Engineering
  • Content Creation
  • Design (Fashion & Sustainability)
  • Entertainment Journalism (Diploma only)
  • Entertainment Management
  • Fashion Marketing
  • Interior Decoration (Certificate IV)
  • Interior Design
  • Music Performance
  • Music Production
  • Dramatic Arts (Comedy)
  • Music Performance and Entertainment Management
  • Audio Engineering and Entertainment Management

Our courses are developed and delivered to provide students the practical skills and theoretical knowledge to empower students to forge a successful career in the creative sector and maintain an advantage in a competitive industry.

Students are taught by industry leaders who have collectively worked with the world's best music acts, produced and recorded award-winning albums, managed some of Australia's best-known events, and created editorial and creative content for some of the world’s leading media outlets.

By offering a hands-on, collaborative approach to learning, our college strives to support those who want to succeed in the creative and entertainment industries, both nationally and internationally. Throughout their education, students are given opportunities to gain work experience at music festivals, entertainment venues, recording facilities, fashion events, radio stations, and with brands and organisations at the forefront of contemporary culture.

Collarts has gained a reputation for delivering high quality, tertiary education, with a distinct commitment to always being at the forefront of contemporary culture and providing cutting-edge training in emerging sectors of creativity and technology. Its commitment to industry connection, agility, and cultural relevance makes it a popular choice for students wanting the best start to a real career in the creative industry.

RTO and CRICOS

CRICOS provider code: 03392K

Contact

Phone: 1300 818 777

Email: recruitment@collarts.edu.au

Website: visit the
Collarts website

208 Wellington Street 
Collingwood VIC 3066

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Policies and Services

Admission criteria

Applicants with Recent Secondary Education (within the past two years)

Australian Year 12 Applicants must have completed an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (Year 12) or equivalent within the last two years. Applicants must present evidence of completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (or equivalent). There is no minimum ATAR requirement or prerequisite subjects.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is designed to recognise and acknowledge current knowledge, skills, attributes that students may have gained through previous tertiary study. Collarts will grant course credit in Recognition of Prior Learning if the student is assessed to meet the requirements set by the college.The maximum number of units for which exemption may be granted is 50%.

Entrance Requirements

Entry to Collarts is via an interview and/or audition process. Although we do not require a particular ATAR score, aptitude and ability to complete the course is assessed through our interview/audition process. Once Collarts (Australian College of the Arts) is placed within your VTAC preferences, you will be contacted to arrange your interview/audition and a tour of the campus. Please refer to individual VTAC course pages for specific entry requirements.

Non-Year 12 Applicants

Non- year 12 applicants must have either completed an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (Year 12) or must be at least 20 years of age to be eligible to apply if they have not successfully completed year 12.

Special consideration

Institutional access and equity queries should be directed to:

Enrolment

Acceptance of Offer

The Letter of Offer requests that applicants carefully read through the document to ensure their personal and intended course of enrolment details are correct and that they understand the conditions of enrolment at Collarts. If the applicants have any questions or concerns, they are encouraged to make contact with the Admissions Team to clarify before accepting their offer to study. To formally accept their offered place, applicants are required complete, sign and return the Agreement Acceptance

Deferment

Applicants are eligible to defer for up to one year from interview/audition. Where a student wishes to defer their enrolment and delay their commencement of study date, the student must lodge an Application to Defer the Commencement of Study form outlining the reasons for the request.

FEES

The indicative tuition fees for each course of study at Collarts can be found at the Fees tab for the respective course under the FAQs section of the college website.

Students must meet the liability for tuition fees by Census Date each trimester, having either:

a) Deferred their entire tuition fee liability through FEE-HELP assistance

b) Paid part of their tuition fees upfront and deferred the balance through FEE-HELP assistance

c) Paid in full all tuition fees upfront

Student and campus services

Student and Campus Services

Collarts offers many support services and can provide assistance with:

  • Academic support and exam preparation
  • Disability support
  • Wellbeing services
  • Free counselling-Stress managemen
  • CV and job interview preparation

Financial assistance

Scholarships

Institutional scholarships queries should be directed to:

Collarts focuses on giving students real-life industry experiences so that they are career-ready when they graduate. We provide a wide range of experience-based scholarships for Collarts? students that enrich their study experience and connect them with the industry they want to work in. Collarts supports students in a variety of ways, from overseas exchange programs, to international summer camps, interstate conference attendance, sought after internships and hands-on experience at major festivals.

Where to get further information

  • Collarts – Collarts' Institute Profile
  • TEQSA national register – The Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) is Australia's independent national quality assurance and regulatory agency for higher education
  • ComparED – The ComparED website provides prospective students with transparent institution information from recent graduates and current students views.
  • Study Assist– Information for students about government assistance for financing tertiary study.
  • Tertiary Admission Centre: VTAC (VIC Students)
  • Institutional course finder – Search available courses

Student Profile

The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students at the institution. It provides data on all students who commenced undergraduate study in the most relevant recent intake period, including those admitted through all offer rounds, across all Australian campuses, and international students studying in Australia.

For more information about the Student Profile, please visit Student Profile explained.

Applicant background 2019
Number of students No. of students Percentage of all students % of all students
(A) Higher education study 51 7%
(B) Vocational education and training (VET) study 32 4%
(C) Work and life experience 372 50%
(D) Recent secondary education    
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  • Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered
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 256 35%
(E) International students 29 4%
All students 740 100%

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