Course overview
The Bachelor of Dance Education is a specialist professional qualification delivered full-time over four years. Unique in Australia, the Bachelor of Dance Education provides the knowledge and skills to become a qualified Dance teacher and Physical and Health Education teacher. The degree develops in each student the requisite pedagogical knowledge and understanding to be an effective classroom ready teacher. To ensure classroom readiness students undertake school based practical experience throughout their degree.
Campus locations
Job outcomes
- Dance Teacher(Secondary Schools)
- PDHPE (Secondary Schools)
- Dance Instructor (Private studio)
- Dance Coordinator (Arts industry)
- Community Wellness Officer (Dance)
Study method
- Blended
- In-class
- Online
Locations
- New South Wales
- Sydney
- Olympic Park
- Sydney
Duration study load
- 4 Years full time
- Part time equivalent available
Entry requirements
To be admitted directly into the Bachelor of Dance Education, applicants must demonstrate one of the following:
- Achieve at least three Band 5 HSC results, including one in English
- Pass bridging units benchmarked to a Band 5 HSC result
- Completion of a NESA approved alternative entry pathway as advised by your prospective university
- Have completed a Higher Education Degree
Pathway Entry:
An applicant for an Education Degree who does not meet the criteria for direct entry may be permitted to enrol in a linked undergraduate degree (Bachelor of Dance Practice) and apply for transfer at the end of Year 1 under the following conditions:
- A credit average in first year units in the designated ACPE degree
- A credit average in a full year of academic studies at another institution in a degree with ACPE-equivalent
Recognition of prior learning
An applicant may apply for an assessment of their prior learning at the time of applying for entry to an award course of the college.
Assessment
While some subjects require mid-term and final exams, assessments may also comprise essays, research tasks, practical presentations and dance performances. Students enrolled in an online subject sit their final exam at the College or, if they live at a distance, under external supervision.
Testimonials
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Katie DuynhovenBachelor of Dance Education"I love teaching – it’s so wonderful to watch children learn and grow"
Dellivery
Online learning allows students to access the same learning resources and support available to on-campus students. The online learning environment is designed to be interactive, engaging and supportive. Some subjects may be offered online. Online subjects are taught with a viable cohort of students. If the cohort is not the right size for interactive learning students may be asked to attend on campus.
Subjects
About ACPE
The Australian College of Physical Education (ACPE) is one of the oldest higher education providers in NSW. For 100 years the College has provided first rate qualifications in physical education (PDHPE), dance education, sports business, health science, health and movement, coaching, applied fitness, and community health. ACPE courses are delivered at its purpose-built campus in Sydney Olympic Park, with a range of courses and individual subjects offered online.
