At ECU we’ve developed an Arts course that prepares graduates with the skills needed to adapt to future workforces, whatever they may be.

Bachelor of Arts

<p>ECU is located over three campuses in beautiful Western Australia.&nbsp;Two are in metropolitan Perth, and the other is 200kms away in the South West region in Bunbury.&nbsp;</p>
<p>ECU's headquarters are at the stunning Joondalup Campus, 25km north of Perth. ECU Joondalup has world‑class facilities for teaching and research, and provides offerings in arts, commerce, engineering, law, medical and health sciences, natural sciences, nursing, computing and security, sports science, psychology, social science and teacher education. An extensive range of facilities, services and support are available, including a modern library with 24‑hour access to the e‑lab, a medical centre, a gym, cafes and a tavern.</p>
<p>Located in the thriving cultural hub of Mount Lawley and close to Perth CBD, you can&rsquo;t help but be inspired by the artistic vibe at our Mount Lawley Campus. Offerings are provided in arts, communications, design, media and teacher education. Campus life is always buzzing, with our arts hub, cafes, a sport and fitness centre, and our vibrant Student Village all adding to your university experience. Our Mount Lawley Campus is home to the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), giving you the perfect opportunity to enjoy the hundreds of performances and events that they host each year.</p>
<p>Located two hours&rsquo; drive south of Perth, our South West Campus in Bunbury is the largest university campus in regional Western Australia, offering small, personalised class sizes and on‑campus accommodation. Offerings are provided in commerce, science, health sciences, nursing and midwifery, social work, exercise and sports science, and teacher education.<br />Engineering students can also study the first year of their course here.</p>

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Edith Cowan University is an Australian public university located in Perth, Western Australia. Find undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Edith Cowan University.

Edith Cowan University (ECU)

<p><span>Western Australia, covering the entire western third of the country, is made up mostly of the arid Outback. Its population is concentrated in its fertile southwest corner, home to the Margaret River wine region and the riverside capital, Perth. In the far north, the Kimberley region is home to ancient Aboriginal rock art, the Bungle Bungle sandstone domes and Broome, with Cable Beach camels and a pearling industry.</span></p>

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Studying acting at WAAPA is an inspiring and all-consuming experience. This degree produces graduates who are prepared for a career in a wide variety of media, including theatre, television, film and radio, both in Australia and internationally.

Bachelor of Arts (Acting)

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<p>Prepares students to enter many branches of the arts and creative industries.</p>
<p>These could include working in theatre companies, arts venues, dance companies, exhibitions, galleries, concerts, festivals, cultural organisations, as well as technology creation and gaming companies.<br />Students develop professional knowledge and skills in arts and cultural management, marketing, finance and legal compliance, and at every stage of the course apply what they learn to industry practicums. The course has a strong focus on social and cultural sustainability, creativity and innovation, and emerging digital arts experiences. By engaging with corporate and community partners from diverse industry environments and workplaces, the course readies students for employment in a diverse range of positions within large and small companies, institutions and organisations, nationally and internationally.</p>
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<li>Apply broad discipline knowledge of the theories, principles and concepts of arts and cultural management to a range of theoretical and practical discipline situations.</li>
<li>Think critically to review, analyse, and synthesise complex arts and cultural management knowledge and problems to improve organisational practice.</li>
<li>Demonstrate initiative, judgement and creativity in planning, problem solving and decision making through project planning for arts and cultural organisations.</li>
<li>Use digital technologies and arts management related literacies to access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from multiple sources.</li>
<li>Clearly, knowledgeably and coherently communicate arts and cultural management knowledge and ideas in diverse contexts and to diverse audiences.</li>
<li>Apply local, national and international perspectives to practice, showing respect for diversity and cultural respect when communicating and working with Aboriginal Australian and Torres Strait Islander peoples.</li>
<li>Work collaboratively and demonstrate initiative to implement social, sustainable and ethical values through appropriate disciplinary methods.</li>
<li>Exercise self-reflection, autonomy and responsibility for own learning and an ability to effectively manage a career in arts and cultural management.</li>
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<p>The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.</p>
<p>All applicants are required to attend an interview. It is important that prospective students have an existing interest and background in the arts and creative industries, and a commitment to extending their knowledge in arts and cultural management.</p>
<small><strong><i></i>Note<span>&nbsp;</span></strong><span>For more information, including guidelines for specific disciplines, please see our Interviews, folios and auditions web page.</span></small>
<p>All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:</p>
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<li>AQF Cert IV;</li>
<li>Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);</li>
<li>Undergraduate Certificate;</li>
<li>Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*</li>
<li>University Preparation Course;*</li>
<li>Indigenous University Orientation Course;*</li>
<li>Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment; or*</li>
<li>Experience Based Entry Scheme.*</li>
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<p>* Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.</p>
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<p>English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:</p>
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<li>Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;</li>
<li>Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*</li>
<li>IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);</li>
<li>Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;</li>
<li>University Preparation Course;</li>
<li>Indigenous University Orientation Course;*</li>
<li>Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment;*</li>
<li>AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;</li>
<li>Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or</li>
<li>Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.</li>
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<p>* Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.</p>
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<li>Min&nbsp;<b>IELTS</b>:&nbsp;6</li>
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<p>The course provides lifelong transferable skills, equipping graduates for employment in a wide range of professional arts and cultural industries, nationally and internationally.</p>
<h3>Possible future job titles</h3>
<p>General Manager, Arts Marketing Manager, Arts Finance Manager, Audience Development Manager, Sponsorship Manager, Business Development Manager, Communications Manager, Program Manager, Venue Manager, Producer</p>
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Prepares students to enter many branches of the arts and creative industries.

Undergraduate and Postgraduate Courses in Edith Cowan University (ECU)

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Bachelor of Arts

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Bachelor of Arts (Acting)

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Bachelor of Arts (Arts and Cultural Management)

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