Bachelor of Arts (Dance) Honours

This course builds on the Bachelor of Arts (Dance) program.

It enables outstanding students to learn and apply practical, theoretical and research skills in either or both creative (choreographic or other media) and scholarly areas of dance.

The course involves learning in the theories of dance and related disciplines which underpin the basis of a research project, and is offered in two modes:

Individual Research and Company Research.

In the Link Dance Company research investigations will:

expand movement knowledge through diverse choreographic processes;

enhance performance skills through exposure to a variety of venues and performance environments;

and attain a working knowledge of the logistics of performance and touring.

Overseas and interstate tours include performance and workshop activities.

Students will engage in a thesis topic of their choice but are encouraged to focus on the experience of technique, performance, and life experience in a company setting.

In the Individual research mode students will:

master one or more theoretical approaches to analysing and creating original work in dance practice or scholarly practice;

design and implement a research project;

and present the results of the research in performance and/or other media and/or in minor thesis form.

Students gain an appreciation of the art of dance within a broader, interdisciplinary context of the arts and/or sciences, and will be able to articulate the significance of the original research they create.

Year 1 - Semester 1

Year 1 - Semester 2

Admission requirement (Band 8)

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.

English Language requirement (Band 3)

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 as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Course Specific Admission Requirements

All applicants are required to attend an audition. This is inclusive of an interview component where students will be assessed to determine both their commitment and aptitude. Additionally applicants must have successfully completed the Bachelor of Arts (Dance) with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 70 per cent or higher, with equivalents considered.

Portfolio pathway applications are not accepted for this course.

1. Apply advanced discipline knowledge and research skills to conceptualising research projects with the capacity to develop new understanding of performance through research.
2. Apply creative and critical thinking in solving complex problems in making and analysing performance, exhibiting confident intellectual independence.
3. Communicate disciplinary knowledge and values cogently and convincingly in professional and public contexts.
4. Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and a strong sense of self-reflection working both independently and in collaboration with others in professional environments.
5. Perform in a range of genres or styles displaying advanced physical and creative skills coherent with professional dance making.