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Edith Cowan University (ECU)

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Bachelor of Performing Arts Honours

  • Bachelor (Honours)

The Bachelor of Performing Arts (Honours) course provides students with an opportunity to focus in depth on a particular research topic of their choice while also receiving further research training at fourth year Honours level.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor (Honours)
Duration
1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Course Code
W92, 105882K
Domestic Fees
$8,950 per year / $8,950 total
International Fees
$37,600 per year / $37,600 total

About this course

The Bachelor of Performing Arts (Honours) course provides students with an opportunity to focus in depth on a particular research topic of their choice while also receiving further research training at fourth year Honours level.

Students 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 programs are the Bachelor of Arts (Dance) and the Bachelor of Performing Arts (Performance Making or Practice Transition majors).

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 8 Bachelor Honours Degree Award.

Entry requirements

Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

  • 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 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. The audition is inclusive of an interview component, including submission of a written outline of a research proposal, where applicants will be assessed to determine both their commitment and aptitude.
    Note: The audition/interview requirement may be waived for current ECU students enrolled in the Bachelor of Performing Arts or Bachelor of Arts (Dance).

    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:

    • Bachelor degree in a cognate discipline; or
    • Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience.

    For international students, requirements include your secondary school results.

  • 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.

Study locations

Mount Lawley

What you will learn

  1. Execute creative projects in the performing arts displaying advanced technical and creative skills consistent with the discipline.
  2. Apply advanced discipline knowledge and research skills to conceptualising research projects with the capacity to develop new understanding of performance through research.
  3. Communicate disciplinary knowledge and values in professional and public contexts.
  4. Demonstrate leadership and advanced collaboration skills in professional environments that encompass diverse disciplines, perspectives and levels of expertise.
  1. Execute creative projects in the performing arts displaying advanced technical and creative skills consistent with the discipline.
  2. Apply advanced discipline knowledge and research skills to conceptualising research projects with the capacity to develop new understanding of performance through research.
  3. Communicate disciplinary knowledge and values in professional and public contexts.
  4. Demonstrate leadership and advanced collaboration skills in professional environments that encompass diverse disciplines, perspectives and levels of expertise.

Career pathways

Graduates of both streams are likely to enter the local, national and international performing arts industries as performers and key arts workers in roles such as marketing and communication, producing and artistic direction. Affiliated industries are in education, policy and government positions (such as Australia Council) and health.

Possible future job titles

performer, dancer, arts, producer, director, marketing, education, health, policy, government

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