Bachelor of Dance Studies BDanceSt at University of Auckland

About

In the BDanceSt, you’ll grow as an educator, performer, choreographer and researcher. Your award-winning teachers will help you develop confidence in leading others and working in teams. We focus on contemporary, cultural and community dance, interacting with different dance forms and working with people of all ages and abilities. Regular teaching and performance opportunities give you the chance to apply what you’ve learned while building your professional networks. Dance Studies operates in a family-orientated environment where your individual talents and background are valued.

Disciplines

Creative Arts and Industries

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Secondary school qualifications

If you're joining us from secondary school, here's what you need to enter the programme.

You need to have one of the following:

International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum total score of 24.
General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level. You must have completed a minimum of three A-Level subjects.
Cambridge International Examinations (CIE). You must have completed a minimum of three A-level subjects.

GCE ‘A’ Level requirements apply to ‘A’ Level qualifications examined by bodies such as AQA, OCR, Edexcel, WJEC, CCEA and Pearson Education Limited taken outside of New Zealand.

Minimum grade, subject and other requirements

Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place. Your CIE/GCE A level score is calculated on the best three academic subjects and General Studies cannot be included.

Qualification

IB International Baccalaureate Diploma

Score required

26

+

Qualification

IELTS Academic International English Language Testing System

Score required

6.0

No bands less than 5.5.

See alternative English language requirements
Qualification

GCE A Level/CIE General Certificate of Education Advanced Level

Score required

CCC

+

Qualification

IELTS Academic International English Language Testing System

Score required

6.0

No bands less than 5.5.

See alternative English language requirements

Further requirements

Selection into the BDanceSt programme will be based on your CV, written statement and a group audition workshop. All applicants are required to upload a 500 word written statement and a CV of relevant dance experience as well as attend a group workshop/interview.

Group workshop/interview

This audition includes a 1–2 hour movement exploration workshop followed by a group discussion. No set pieces are required for the audition. You will receive an invitation to register for this workshop/interview, held in Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch. Alternative arrangements may be made for applicants who are unable to attend the group session.

View this year's times and venues on the Workshop/interview tab.

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Your CV should list all relevant training, experience (professional and amateur), involvement in community and extracurricular activities, dance experiences and accomplishments.

Written statement

You must upload a 500-word written statement outlining your reasons for wanting to participate in the programme.

Profile of a successful applicant

Dance Studies students value dance as an academic discipline of study. Successful applicants will need to demonstrate:

An awareness of dance activity in New Zealand
An understanding of choreographic processes and products
An ability to move, to dance
A genuine interest in studying dance that will go beyond any initial technique training
An interest in a broad spectrum of arts activity and interdisciplinary collaborations
An ability to articulate ideas and listen to others
An ability to work in groups and independently
An openness to exploring a diverse range of dance activities
A willingness to take creative risks and support others' experimentation
A healthy physical readiness to participate in a breadth of dance activity
Commitment

Tertiary qualifications

If you've studied at a tertiary institution, here's what you need to enter the programme.

You can transfer from another tertiary institution if you meet these requirements.

You need to have the following:

One year successful bachelor-degree level study at a recognised university (or similar institution) overseas.

See information about prior tertiary study requirements

Minimum grade requirements

These are the likely grades required, but they do not guarantee entry. Applicants may require higher grades to gain entry to this programme.

Grade required

GPE Grade Point Equivalent 2.2

Calculate your Grade Point Equivalent
Qualification

IELTS Academic International English Language Testing System

Score required

6.0

No bands less than 5.5.

See alternative English language requirements

Further requirements

Selection into the BDanceSt programme will be based on your CV, written statement and a group audition workshop. All applicants are required to upload a 500 word written statement and a CV of relevant dance experience as well as attend a group workshop/interview.

Group workshop/interview

This audition includes a 1–2 hour movement exploration workshop followed by a group discussion. No set pieces are required for the audition. You will receive an invitation to register for this workshop/interview, held in Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch. Alternative arrangements may be made for applicants who are unable to attend the group session.

View this year's times and venues on the Workshop/interview tab.

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Your CV should list all relevant training, experience (professional and amateur), involvement in community and extracurricular activities, dance experiences and accomplishments.

Written statement

You must upload a 500-word written statement outlining your reasons for wanting to participate in the programme.

Profile of a successful applicant

Dance Studies students value dance as an academic discipline of study. Successful applicants will need to demonstrate:

An awareness of dance activity in New Zealand
An understanding of choreographic processes and products
An ability to move, to dance
A genuine interest in studying dance that will go beyond any initial technique training
An interest in a broad spectrum of arts activity and interdisciplinary collaborations
An ability to articulate ideas and listen to othersAn ability to work in groups and independently
An openness to exploring a diverse range of dance activities
A willingness to take creative risks and support others' experimentation
A healthy physical readiness to participate in a breadth of dance activity
Commitment

Other pathways to study

You could be eligible for another programme, or check out these alternative pathways:

Bridge your educational gap with a preparation and foundation programme.
If you have an offer of place from us that is conditional on meeting English language requirements, you may be considered for English Pathway courses from the English Language Academy (ELA)
If you are 20 on or before the first day of semester, have no formal University Entrance (UE) qualification, and are a New Zealand or Australian citizen or permanent resident you can apply for special admission.

Career

Where could this programme take you?

New Zealand’s professional dance industry requires articulate performers, choreographers, educators, production specialists and directors. Graduates confidently create their own businesses such as dance studios, dance companies and event management companies. Many also gain employment as dance teachers (at early childhood, primary and secondary level) or as production assistants in creative fields.

Jobs related to this programme

Artistic director
Arts administrator/manager
Community dance practitioner
Dance teacher (Primary school arts specialist)
Dance teacher (Secondary school dance specialist)
Dance photographer/journalist
Professional choreographer
Professional dancer

Some career paths may require further study.

Further study options

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Fee Information

Tuition Fee

NZD 44,972

Application Fee

NZD

Bachelor of Dance Studies BDanceSt

University of Auckland

University of Auckland

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