Bachelor of Arts (Dance)
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Course overview
Choose student typeEntry requirements
ECU admission and English language requirements apply.
See Course Entry for further information.
Course code
G48
Fees
Commonwealth supported - estimated 1st year indicative fee AUD $7,950
See Fees and Scholarships for further information.
Availability & Campus
Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
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Joondalup | ||
Mount Lawley | FT | |
South West | ||
Online |
Entry requirements
ECU admission and English language requirements apply.
See Course Entry for further information.
Course code
G48
CRICOS code
003824B
Fees
International students - estimated 1st year indicative fee AUD $32,850
See Fees and Scholarships for further information.
Availability & Campus
Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
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Joondalup | ||
Mount Lawley | FT | |
South West | ||
Online |
Course Entry
Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.
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The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.
All applicants are required to submit satisfactory medical reports, and attend an audition. Information regarding audition requirements and procedures is available from WAAPA.
Note For more information, including guidelines for specific disciplines, please see our Interviews, folios and auditions web page.All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- AQF Cert IV;
- Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
- University Preparation Course;*
- Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
- Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment; or*
- Experience Based Entry Scheme.*
* Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.
For international students, requirements include your secondary school results.
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English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- 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 (no individual band less than 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;
- Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
- Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.
* Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.
Applications for this course are not accepted through ECU's Experience Based Entry Scheme.
Course Details
Choose student typeSemester availability
Semester 1: Study full-time at Mount Lawley
Semester availability
Semester 1: Study full-time at Mount Lawley
Course Structure
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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DAN1021 | Ballet 1 | 20 |
DAN1022 | Performance 1 | 20 |
DAN1025 | Contemporary Dance and Allied Techniques 1 | 20 |
DAN1032 | Related Physical Disciplines 1 | 5 |
DAN1034 | Integrated Body Practices 1 | 10 |
DAN1035 | Dance History and Analysis 1 | 10 |
DAN1036 | Choreography 1 | 15 |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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DAN1033 | Allied Arts 1 | 10 |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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ADM1250 | History of the Arts | 10 |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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DAN2121 | Ballet 2 | 20 |
DAN2122 | Performance 2 | 20 |
DAN2125 | Contemporary Dance and Allied Techniques 2 | 20 |
DAN2132 | Related Physical Disciplines 2 | 5 |
DAN2434 | Integrated Body Practices 2 | 15 |
DAN2235 | Dance History and Analysis 2 | 15 |
DAN2136 | Choreography 2 | 15 |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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DAN2031 | Dance Teaching Methods | 5 |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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DAN3131 | Dance Teaching Methods 2 | 5 |
Or, with approval from the course coordinator, students may complete the following alternative pattern in Year Two:
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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DAN2255 | Professional Ballet Techniques | 15 |
DAN2165 | Allied Ballet Techniques | 20 |
DAN2170 | The Arts in Historical and Cultural Contexts | 15 |
DAN2125 | Contemporary Dance and Allied Techniques 2 | 20 |
DAN2132 | Related Physical Disciplines 2 | 5 |
DAN2235 | Dance History and Analysis 2 | 15 |
DAN2434 | Integrated Body Practices 2 | 15 |
DAN2136 | Choreography 2 | 15 |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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DAN3235 | Dance History and Analysis 3 | 15 |
PAM2006 | Arts Management | 10 |
Plus 3 units from: | ||
DAN3222 ^ | Performance 3 | 25 |
DAN3225 ^ | Contemporary Dance and Allied Techniques 3 | 25 |
DAN3236 ^ | Choreography 3 | 25 |
DAN3221 ^ | Ballet 3 | 25 |
Plus 2 units from: | ||
DAN3232 ^ | Related Physical Disciplines 3 | 10 |
DAN3120 ^ | Secondment and Industry Placement | 10 |
DAN3239 ^ | Allied Arts 3 | 10 |
DAN3237 ^ | Multi Media for Dance | 10 |
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For more detailed unit information for this course take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Semester timetable.
Student handbookCourse notes
Important course notes
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Students have the opportunity to complete the Secondment and Industry Placement unit as part of this course. It is a professional practice unit consisting of choreography, rehearsal, and performance, which aids in both the training and assessment of students in the dance program.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Apply broad historical, philosophical, theoretical and practical discipline knowledge to a range of professional and associated dance-related contexts.
- Think critically to analyse, interpret and conceptualise complex disciplinary knowledge within a choreographic and dance performance context.
- Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse performance contexts to produce creative and innovative ideas in response to industry trends.
- Use digital technologies and discipline related literacies to access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from multiple sources.
- Successfully communicate knowledge and ideas, which incorporate other art forms, including duo and improvisation within a range of choreographic styles and approaches.
- Incorporate techniques and teaching approaches to demonstrate a global outlook and communicate cross-cultural awareness, including indigenous cultural competence.
- Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving, and decision making when interpreting the intention of choreographic work for professional practice in both solo and collaborative settings.
- Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning through self-reflection and application of feedback on individual project work in diverse settings.
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Fees and Scholarships
Choose student typeAUD $7,950 *
* Commonwealth supported - estimated 1st year indicative fee
The 'Estimated 1st year indicative fee' is provided as a guide only, based on a typical enrolment of students undertaking the first year of this course. At ECU, you pay for the individual units you enrol in, not an overall course fee, so the total cost of your course will vary, depending on what units you choose. An indicative fee will be provided with your course offer, however you can use our Course Fee Calculator to estimate the actual amount you'll need to pay. ECU fees are adjusted annually.
AUD $32,850 *
* International students - estimated 1st year indicative fee
The 'estimated 1st year indicative fee' is provided as a guide only, and has been calculated based on a typical enrolment of students undertaking the first year of this course. At ECU, you pay for each individual unit you enrol in, not an overall course fee, so the total cost of your course will vary, depending on what units you choose. An indicative fee will be provided with your course offer, however you can use our Course Fee Calculator to estimate the actual amount you'll need to pay. ECU fees are adjusted annually.
Scholarships
ECU has a scholarship program that provides many opportunities each year to students undertaking studies here.
Find a scholarshipCareer Opportunities
This course encourages students to pursue individual goals as dance artists, choreographers, teachers or researchers.
Possible future job titles
Dancer, Contemporary Dancer, Ballet Dancer, Choreographer, Dance Teacher, Entertainer, Performer
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