Bachelor of Circus Arts

Swinburne University of Technology - Prahran

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Overview

Study Circus Arts at the National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA), Australia's Centre of Excellence for professional education and training in contemporary circus arts.

The Bachelor of Circus Arts equips students with the skills, networks and knowledge to establish a career on the world stage of circus and physical theatre. It is the highest level of accredited circus training in Australia.

Students participate in two specialty apparatus activities; a group act; and strength, fitness and conditioning classes. Students develop their performance skills in a variety of settings within NICA’s world-class facilities. Academic units include circus history, music, arts business management, theatre production and anatomy.

Through our Work Integrated Learning program, you’ll work with an international artistic director to develop an ensemble show for public performance in your final year.

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Prerequisites

Year 12 prerequisites

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English other than EAL or at least 30 in English (EAL).

Non-Year 12 prerequisites

As for Year 12 or equivalent.

Majors

Anatomy and biomechanics, History and culture of circus arts, Music and circus, Performance and movement studies, The business of circus, The contemporary circus industry.

Potential Career Outcomes

NICA training can lead to work in contemporary circus, traditional circus, social circus, stunt work, corporate entertainment, festivals, teaching and other sectors of the arts industry. New companies are emerging as NICA graduates find their place in Australia’s cultural landscape.

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the Swinburne University of Technology website for admission criteria information.

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University

Swinburne University of Technology

Campus

Prahran

Course Type

Bachelors Degree

Study Area

Arts

Delivery Mode

On-campus

Duration

Full-time: 3 years

Indicative ATAR

Unknown

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