Edith Cowan University
Bachelor of Performing Arts
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationExplores original, self-devised and collaborative approaches to researching, creating, producing and presenting contemporary arts practice.
The course provides students with coherent knowledge of the performing arts, combining theoretical and technical knowledge of performance and seeks to unlock limitations through practical inquiry. It also examines the ever-evolving nature of contemporary practice and new approaches to presentation and production.
Delivery mode
Edith Cowan University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- 2 Bradford Street, Mount Lawley, WA
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Performing Arts will prepare you for the following roles.
Actor
An Actor performs a character role in a film, on television or in a live theatre or musical production. You’ll usually act in a role using a script...
Choreographer
A Choreographer creates routines to be performed by dancers, actors and performers. You might be coordinating a scene for a live production or perf...
Performer
A Performer entertains an audience by singing, acting, dancing or playing a musical instrument. You might also specialise in other types of perform...
Playwright
Playwrights are specialist writers who write the scripts for plays that are performed at theatre houses, festivals, and live events. They write bot...
Singer
A Singer performs in front of an audience or makes musical recordings for entertainment. You might sing as part of a larger group like a band or a...
Theatre Director
A Theatre Director oversees the creative vision of a theatre production, guiding actors, designers, and crew to bring the script to life. You might...
Dramaturg
A Dramaturg collaborates with playwrights, directors, and actors to develop and refine scripts for theatre productions. You may work in a theatre c...
Drama Teacher
A Drama Teacher instructs students in the art of performance and theatre, fostering creativity and expression. You may work in schools, community c...
Performance Artist
A Performance Artist creates and presents art through various live performances, often incorporating elements such as dance, theatre, and multimedi...
Opera Singer
An Opera Singer performs vocal music in operatic productions, showcasing their talents in venues from local theatres to grand opera houses. Duties...
Vocal Coach
Vocal Coaches are creative professionals who help singers, vocalists, actors, radio and TV presenters, recording artists, and public speakers becom...
Screen Actor
Screen actors are creative entertainers who portray different characters in film, television, and mixed-media productions. While a lot of attention...
Casting Agent
Casting Agents, also known as talent agents, find actors, singers, dancers, models, and extras to work in films, stage productions, television, com...
Casting Director
A Casting Director selects and auditions actors for roles in film, television, theatre, or commercials. You might work closely with directors, prod...
Voice Actor
A Voice Actor provides vocal performances for various media, including animated films, television shows, video games, and advertisements. You might...
About Edith Cowan University
ECU has more than 30,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students, including international students from 100 countries.
Our eight schools collectively deliver a diverse range of courses across arts and humanities, business and law, education, engineering, medical and health sciences, nursing and midwifery, science and the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts.
Courses are offered on our three campuses – ECU Joondalup and ECU Mount Lawley in metropolitan Perth and ECU South West in Bunbury, 200km south of the capital city. ECU also offers a comprehensive suite of online study options.
