Bachelor of Dance Education

Location

NSW, Sydney

Study Mode

Blended, Classroom, On Campus

Outcomes

Choreographer, Community Wellness Officer, Dance Instructor, Dance Teacher

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Qualification

Bachelor's Degree

Awarded By

Australian College of Physical Education

Duration

4 years full-time or part-time equivalent

Start Date

Enquire now for upcoming start dates

Payment Option

FEE-HELP, Payment plan, Upfront payment

How Much Will It Cost?

The College is accredited as an Institute of Higher Education by the Commonwealth Government, allowing eligible domestic ACPE students to access FEE-HELP.

There are also other financial assistance packages available to assist students. Enquire for more information.

FEE-HELP
You may be eligible to receive FEE-HELP for this course!

This course can be paid for through the FEE-HELP government loan scheme. If you are an Australian citizen or hold a permanent humanitarian visa, you may not need to pay upfront.

Instead, the Australian government will pay your course fees directly to the provider on your behalf. You’ll begin repaying your loan through the tax system once you start earning more than the minimum threshold of $54,435 (2024-25 financial year).

Find out more about government study loans here.

Looking for flexibility in how you pay for your course? We offer a variety of courses that include payment plans as an option, so you can pursue your education while managing your finances more effectively.

Looking for courses with a simple, upfront payment structure? Browse our selection of courses that allow you to pay in full at enrolment, offering you a clear path to qualification without ongoing payment commitments.

Course Rundown

The Bachelor of Dance Education is delivered through the Australian College of Physical Education (ACPE) as a specialist professional qualification unique to Australia. Units are provided by experienced and highly qualified professionals, ready to empower you with all the knowledge and skills needed to become a PDHPE and dance teacher. By combining health, dance, teaching, and physical education in one degree, you'll be able to study all your passions at once. We outshine competitors in the Quality Indicators of Learning and Trust (QILT) Student Experience Survey. Compared to other education providers and universities, ACPE ranked number 1 for Education courses in Australia for learning resources and skills development. The Bachelor of Dance Education is endorsed by the NSW Education Standards Authority.

Eligibility

Australian College of Physical Education (ACPE) are not ATAR dependent.

Applicants for Initial Teacher Education (ITE) courses must meet both the academic entry requirements of the New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA) – or their equivalent, AND be able to demonstrate to the satisfaction of ACPE your suitability for entry into an ITE program. You may be granted direct or indirect entry into an Education degree. All applicants must complete a dance workshop before entry.

For more information, please enquire.

FAQS

What You’ll Learn

In this dance education course, the subjects you will study include:

Dance Composition
Understanding Health
Skill Acquisition
Dance History
Dance Production
Popular Dance Styles
Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Physiology
Classroom Skills I
Curriculum Planning for Learning and Teaching HPE I
Classical Dance Styles
Practices in Movement
Professional Experience 1
Child and Adolescent Development
Curriculum Planning for Learning and Teaching in Dance
Dance Analysis
Theory & Application of Playing Sport
Professional Experience 2
Classroom Skills II
Curriculum Planning for Learning and Teaching in HPE II
Dance Composition II
Contemporary Youth Health
Professional Experience 3
Social Influences and Student Diversity
Curriculum Planning for Learning and Teaching in Dance II
Dance Performance
Elements of Movement
Teaching Skills: Dance Studio
Youth Health & Resilience
The Inclusive Classroom
Applied Exercise Physiology
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Education
Current Issues: A Teaching Research Project
Dance and Technology
Literacy for Learning and Teaching
Professional Experience 4

Why study with Australian College of Physical Education

The Australian College of Physical Education (ACPE) is one of Australia’s leading education providers when it comes to all things sports management, applied fitness, dance and physical education. Students here will graduate with the training to work as fitness professionals as well as the knowledge to manage their own businesses.

ACPE is one of the oldest higher education providers in NSW, providing a premier learning experience for over 100 years. By gaining your qualification at ACPE, you will receive a nationally recognised credential and have access to world-class athletic facilities and training that draws in students from all over the globe.

Student Support

A key value for the team at the Australian College of Physical Education (ACPE) is to ensure their staff and students are well supported and are encouraged to develop both personally and professionally. ACPE has a Student Learning Services (SLS) resource centre which is a student’s hub for all things relating to academic skills and success throughout their studies. Students also have access to SMARTTHINKING - an online service that gives students 24-hour access to academic tutors and resources.

Where Will It Lead Me?

Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a nationally recognised, accredited Bachelor of Dance Education from the Australian College of Physical Education.

This qualification will enable you to pursue dance teaching as a career in the secondary school system, as well as other educational contexts.

Providing you with training in dance as an aspect of physical education, you will emerge from your studies ready to pursue employment in government and independent schools, private dance studios and community recreation centres.

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