Bachelor of Dance Studies (Honours)

Bachelor of Dance Studies (Honours) is a Bachelor program taught at University of Auckland, New Zealand. Intake: Semester One (March) and Semester Two (July). The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (Full-time: 1 year. Part-time: Varies.) options.

Bachelor of Dance Studies (Honours) at the University of Auckland combines taught coursework with independent study. You investigate dance education, wellness and dance, cultural diversity, and choreographic practice, while developing research awareness and research skills through theory and practice in individual and group research projects. The programme culminates in a final dissertation of 10,000–12,000 words.

Students complete core courses worth 90 points and elective courses worth 30 points, with self-directed study alongside taught components. The programme has time limits and total points limits, and your personal research direction is guided and supported as you review relevant literature and produce your dissertation. It is available as full-time study for 1 year, or part-time with a varying duration.

The minimum requirements for admission in Bachelor of Dance Studies (Honours) at University of Auckland for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by University of Auckland.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Auckland as pre-requiste for admission in Bachelor of Dance Studies (Honours).

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

• GPA: 5.0 (Bachelor of Dance Studies)
• You must have completed Bachelor of Dance Studies with a GPA of 5.0 in 90 points above Stage II.
• Your BDanceSt must have been completed within two years of starting BDanceSt(Hons).
• An applicant must demonstrate that they have the artistic and creative skills and knowledge required for this degree. The submission of a CV, written statement and audition/interview is required.
• Programme requirements also include time limits and total points limits (see Postgraduate enrolment).

IELTS Academic: score required 6.5. No bands less than 6.0.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/study/study-options/find-a-study-option/bachelor-of-dance-studies-honours-bdancesthons.html

• Academic
• Arts administrator/manager
• Community dance practitioner
• Cultural adviser
• Dance teacher – secondary school specialist
• Professional choreographer
• Professional dancer
• Researcher