Overview

Students of the Bachelor of Performing Arts (Honours) course from Edith Cowan University can focus on Dance or Performance Making which encompasses devising, directing, writing or design. Students are guided through refining a research topic and undertaking research that synthesises practical, theoretical and historical knowledge. The course develops advanced technical skills and a sophisticated understanding of the creative process.

Critical thinking and communication skills are developed in seminar discussions and the written exegesis or thesis component. Assessment tasks, both practical and written, have real-world application to prepare graduates to make a contribution to the professional performing arts industry. There is scope for the Honours year to incorporate international study tour or industry placements. Undergraduate feeder programmes are the Bachelor of Arts (Dance) and the Bachelor of Performing Arts (Performance Making or Practice Transition majors).

Career Opportunities

Graduates of all streams are likely to enter the local, national and international creative and performing arts industries as artists and key arts workers in roles such as in the creative and performing arts industry as an artist (actor, dancer, choreographer, writer, director, designer, visual artist), screen production (director, editor, cinematographer, virtual production), stage management, exhibition and curation, marketing and communication, arts administration including producing and artistic direction. Affiliated industries are in education, policy and government positions (such as Australia Council) and health.

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-27 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-23 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-09 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Joondalup, Australia

Disciplines

Dance View 6 other Bachelors in Dance in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

CRICOS code: 105882K

All applicants are required to have successfully completed a Bachelor of Arts (Dance) or Bachelor of Performing Arts or equivalent and are usually required to have a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 70% or higher, and attend an audition.

Completion of one of the following:

Bachelor degree in a cognate discipline; or

Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience.

English requirements:

Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;

Special Tertiary Admissions Test;

IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0

Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;

University Preparation Course;

Indigenous University Orientation Course;

Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment;

AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;

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Tuition Fees

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40650 AUD / year

≈ 40650 AUD / year
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Citizens or residents

9550 AUD / year

≈ 9550 AUD / year

Additional Details

National - Commonwealth supported - estimated 1st year indicative fee

Living costs

Joondalup

Australia

1400 - 2500 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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