Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance) - The University of Melbourne · Southbank, Melbourne

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance) at The University of Melbourne — a 3-year, full-time bachelor degree taught at the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) on the Southbank campus in Melbourne, Australia. Develop into a well-rounded professional dance artist with strong technical and creative skills across contemporary dance, choreography, dance science, and somatics. International students from Malaysia and across Asia can apply for the March intake each year.

Indicative total fees are AU$ 128,506 (tuition + application fee), with live AUD to MYR conversion in the fee breakdown below. Figures are illustrative — your final amount follows the University of Melbourne’s official fee schedule for your intake year.

The University of Melbourne is ranked #19 in the world and #1 in Australia in the QS World University Rankings, with the VCA among Australia’s leading performing arts schools.

What you will study: dance lab studio practices, dance science, choreography, repertory studies, and breadth subjects across three years — with performance experience through works by Australian and international choreographers.

Entry requirements: selection into the Bachelor of Fine Arts is talent-based; the selection process for this specialisation includes an audition. English proficiency such as IELTS 6.5 overall or equivalent PTE Academic scores is also required. Scholarships and financial support are assessed case by case — contact our advisors for guidance.

Career outcomes include dancers, choreographers, dance teachers, artistic directors, community dance artists, dance researchers, and dance academics — with real-world stage performance and industry exposure throughout your studies.

Study in Melbourne — at the VCA Southbank campus in the city’s arts precinct, with access to five purpose-built dance studios and professional performance spaces. Plan to apply at least three months before your course start; allow about one month for your offer letter and sufficient time to lodge your Australian student visa before you travel.

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