Bachelor of Creative Arts (Dance)

Undergraduate Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications: Applicants for undergraduate programs typically require a minimum academic achievement of 65% or above in their previous academic qualifications.

English Language Proficiency:

• IELTS: Overall band score of 6.0 or 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component.
• TOEFL: Overall score of 79 with a minimum of 21 in each section.
• PTE (Pearson Test of English): Overall score of 58 with a minimum of 50 in each section.

Students must provide:

• academic marksheets & transcripts
• letters of recommendation
• a personal statement - SOP
• passport
• other supporting documents as required by the university.

It's important to note that entry requirements can vary by program and may change over time. Additionally, some programs may have additional requirements, such as interviews, portfolios, or work experience.

Deakin University provides an array of scholarships designed to recognize and reward academic excellence, leadership potential, and specific fields of study. 

Deakin International Scholarship: This scholarship is available to high-achieving international students applying for undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs. It provides a partial tuition fee waiver, making Deakin's quality education more affordable.

Deakin Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to exceptional international students who have demonstrated academic excellence. It covers a significant portion of tuition fees, enhancing the value of a Deakin education.

Deakin STEM Scholarship: For students pursuing science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) programs, this scholarship recognizes and rewards their dedication to these fields. It provides financial support to help students achieve their STEM-related academic goals.

Regional Scholarships: Deakin University is supporting students from specific regions, including South Asia, Southeast Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. These regional scholarships provide financial assistance to students from these areas to enhance their educational experience at Deakin.

Faculty-specific Scholarships: Deakin offers scholarships tailored to different faculties and areas of study, such as business, health, and arts and education. These scholarships are designed to reward academic excellence and dedication to specific fields.

Sports Scholarships: Deakin recognizes the value of sports and provides scholarships to talented athletes who wish to balance their education with competitive sports.

Graduates of Deakin University’s Bachelor of Creative Arts (Dance) program possess specialized skills and knowledge in dance, preparing them for diverse career opportunities in the performing arts, education, choreography, arts administration, and more. 

Professional Dancer: Graduates can pursue careers as professional dancers with dance companies, ballet companies, contemporary dance groups, or musical theater productions. They perform in live shows, tours, and multimedia productions, showcasing their technical proficiency and artistic expression.

Choreographer: Those with a passion for creating dance works can work as choreographers. They conceptualize and design dance sequences, collaborate with dancers and artistic directors, and oversee rehearsals to bring their artistic vision to life.

Dance Educator/Teacher: Graduates can become dance educators or teachers, instructing students of all ages and skill levels in dance studios, schools, community centers, or universities. They teach dance techniques, choreography, dance history, and performance skills, nurturing the next generation of dancers.

Arts Administrator: With their understanding of the dance industry, graduates can work in arts administration roles. They manage dance companies, performing arts venues, festivals, or arts organizations, overseeing programming, marketing, fundraising, and operations.

Movement Director: Graduates may specialize as movement directors in theater, film, or television productions. They collaborate with directors and actors to choreograph movement sequences, enhance storytelling through physicality, and ensure artistic coherence in performances.

Dance/Movement Therapist: Those interested in the therapeutic applications of dance can pursue careers as dance/movement therapists. They use dance and movement exercises to promote emotional, physical, and mental well-being in clinical settings, rehabilitation centers, or community health programs.

Freelance Artist/Performer: Some graduates may choose to work as freelance dancers or artists, performing in independent productions, interdisciplinary collaborations, or site-specific performances. They have the flexibility to explore various genres and artistic expressions.

Event Producer/Curator: Graduates can work as event producers or curators specializing in dance events, festivals, or performance series. They plan, coordinate, and promote dance performances, workshops, and community engagement initiatives to foster cultural enrichment and audience development.

Dance Critic/Journalist: Those with a passion for writing and dance criticism can pursue careers as dance critics or journalists. They review dance performances, interview artists, and contribute articles to publications, websites, or media outlets, shaping public discourse on dance as an art form.