Course overview
The Bachelor of Dance Education is a specialist professional qualification that is unique in Australia equipping graduates with the knowledge and skills to become qualified to teach Dance and PDHPE in the secondary school system, or apply their skills and knowledge in other educational contexts
Students simultaneously broaden their experience in dance and in physical and health education, in an environment that focuses on educational pedagogy. Both teaching areas are supported by the study of personal development, health, and the anatomy of the human body.
Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) is offered as a parallel course of study, enabling students to qualify in a second teaching method and a key learning area in secondary schools. The Bachelor of Dance Education is endorsed by the NSW Department of Education.
Course record
Advanced Standing
Applicants may request recognition of prior learning (RPL). Applications for RPL will be assessed on a case-by-case basis in accordance with the college's Recognition of Prior Learning Policy and Procedure.
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities
Dance teacher and PDHPE teacher in government and non-government secondary schools, specialist dance and/or PE primary school teacher, dance instructor (private studio), dance coordinator (arts industry), community wellness officer (dance).
Professional recognition
Accredited by NSW Education and Standards Authority (NESA).
Practical experience
Includes a professional experience component of 85 days in NSW schools.
Majors
Areas of study
Dance, physical and health education.
Other Information
Fees and charges
Refer to ACPE latest fee information.
Entry requirements
Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.
Standard entry
- Applicants with recent secondary education Assumed Knowledge: 2 units of English, experience and training in dance. Other applicants Refer to the ACPE general admission information English language requirements: All applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements for their chosen course of study. Computer literacy: All applicants for entry to any course must meet minimum computer literacy standards as determined by the college, have a personal email account and unrestricted access to the internet. Working with Children Check: For courses that involve work integrated learning where students may deal with children (ie under 18 years of age) a valid Working with Children Check must be supplied to the college prior to the student undertaking coursework. Applicants who anticipate failing a Working with Children Check should not apply for course entry. Direct entry To be considered for direct entry to the Bachelor of Dance Education, applicants who have completed Year 12 must meet one of the following requirements: a minimum of three NSW HSC Band 5 results, including one in English, or completion of bridging units equivalent to a minimum of three Band 5 HSC results, including English (as approved by NESA), or completion of a NESA-approved alternative entry pathway, or have completed a higher degree. Applicants can also be considered for direct entry into the Bachelor of Dance Education if they meet the following ACPE education requirements: completed four (4) HSC subjects, one being Standard English or a Higher English and with a minimum Band 3 for all 4 units. Progression Requirements for applicants admitted via the ACPE education requirements: Students can only progress to the second year of the course if they: pass all eight (8) first year discipline units
Student profile
Campuses & intake dates
- SydneyNSW