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Bachelor's degree, Arts, design and media. Collarts, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Bachelor of Performing Arts (Comedy) (104507H) is a bachelor's degree program in arts, design and media at Collarts, a private institution in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, founded in 2010.
First-year tuition is listed at 24,880 AUD and the application fee at Free. The earliest intake currently open is Feb 2027.
Plan for about 54,590 AUD for the first year before travel, insurance and visa fees. The visa application charge and the living-cost figure are set by the government and have changed in recent years. Tuition varies widely by provider and course. Use the Home Affairs pages for the current visa charge and funds requirement.
Figures are as listed in October 2026. Schools revise tuition every year, so confirm the current amount with the school before you pay a deposit.
| Item | Amount (AUD) |
|---|---|
| Tuition, first year | 24,880 AUD |
| Living costs, first year (school estimate) | 29,710 AUD |
| Application fee (one time) | Free |
| Estimated first-year total | 54,590 AUD |
Our directory lists 291 bachelor's degree programs in arts, design and media at 29 schools in Australia. Their median first-year tuition is 36,480 AUD, and the middle half cost between 33,000 AUD and 38,000 AUD.
At 24,880 AUD, Bachelor of Performing Arts (Comedy) (104507H) is 32% below the median, in the most affordable quarter. The full range runs from 20,960 AUD to 50,950 AUD.
If budget matters, these bachelor's degree programs in arts, design and media have some of the lowest listed first-year tuition in Australia.
| Program | School | Tuition (1st year) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Interior Design (071917M) - Design Centre Enmore | TAFE NSW, Ultimo | 20,960 AUD |
| Bachelor of 2D Animation (109417C) | Academy of Interactive Technology (AIT) - Sydney, Sydney | 21,200 AUD |
| Bachelor of 2D Animation (109414F) | Academy of Interactive Technology (AIT) - Melbourne, Melbourne | 21,400 AUD |
| University Diploma - Graphic Design (C5409) (105817H) + Associate Degree - Graphic Design (AD022) (078839G) + Bachelor of Graphic Design (BP115P26) (117452M) | Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) - Brunswick, Brunswick | 25,250 AUD |
| Diploma of Communications and Creative Industries (092033G) + Bachelor of Counselling (083640C) | Edith Cowan College - Joondalup, Joondalup | 26,000 AUD |
| Foundation Studies Program (074931M) + Bachelor of Media (041717A) | Eynesbury College - Coglin Street Campus - Adelaide, Adelaide | 28,700 AUD |
Working back from a Feb 2027 start, this is a realistic plan. Popular programs can fill early, so the earlier end of each window is safer. The main intakes are February or March and July, with some providers adding more. Plan your application several months ahead.
| By | Step |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | Shortlist programs, check entry requirements and book your English test. |
| June 2026 | Prepare your statement of purpose, references and transcripts, then apply. |
| August 2026 | Receive offers, compare total costs and accept one. |
| October 2026 | Pay the deposit, gather funds evidence and apply for the student visa. |
| January 2027 | Book travel and accommodation once the visa is approved. |
Collarts sets the exact entry requirements for Bachelor of Performing Arts (Comedy) (104507H). For a bachelor's degree, applicants usually need the following.
Providers and the visa accept a range of tests such as IELTS, TOEFL and PTE Academic, with minimums that depend on the course and provider.
Students from India need a Student visa (subclass 500) to study in Australia. Department of Home Affairs decides the application.
The subclass 500 visa requires an enrolment at a registered provider, health cover for the stay and evidence that you are a genuine student with enough money. Policy settings for international students have changed often, so use the Home Affairs pages as the source of truth.
Eligible graduates may apply for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485). Eligibility depends on the qualification, the visa stream and age limits, and settings have changed, so read the current requirements.
Check the eligibility rules for each scholarship before you apply. Some are applied automatically, others need a separate application.
First-year tuition is listed at 24,880 AUD. Living costs are extra; Collarts estimates 29,710 AUD a year. Confirm the current fee with the school.
This program lists no application fee.
The earliest intake currently open is Feb 2027. Start your application about eight months before that.
It is listed as a bachelor's degree. The school awards the degree on completion.
You need a Student visa (subclass 500), decided by Department of Home Affairs. Apply after you accept an offer and can show the required funds.
Yes. We check your profile, prepare your documents and submit your application to Collarts, then help with the visa. The first call is free.