Bachelor of Performing Arts Honours

Overview

Duration
1 YEAR FULL-TIME

Scholarship
YES

Fee
AUD $37,600

Intake
FEBRUARY

Overview

> 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).

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Course Entry

> 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)

Course learning outcomes

> Execute creative projects in the performing arts displaying advanced technical and creative skills consistent with the discipline.

> Apply advanced discipline knowledge and research skills to conceptualising research projects with the capacity to develop new understanding of performance through research.

> Communicate disciplinary knowledge and values in professional and public contexts.

> Demonstrate leadership and advanced collaboration skills in professional environments that encompass diverse disciplines, perspectives and levels of expertise.

Fees and Scholarships

> AUD $37,600 - International students estimated 1st year indicative fee

> ECU has a scholarship program that provides many opportunities each year to students undertaking studies here.

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