Bachelor of Circus Arts at NICA ^expired

Dreaming of studying in Australia?

Apply now for the Bachelor of Circus Arts or Certificate IV in Circus Arts at the National Institute of Circus Arts, Melbourne, Australia.

Applications close 23 August 2024.⁠


ABOUT THE COURSE

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 through immersive and experiential practice-based studies in contemporary circus arts. It is the highest level of accredited circus training in Australia and NICA is a world leader in circus education and training.

Within NICA’s world-class facilities, a supportive faculty of talented artists and practitioners teach an innovative curriculum to instill technical excellence and to enable each creative artist to flourish. Students get to develop their performance skills in a variety of settings within NICA’s unique suite of performance venues, which combine large-scale, professionally equipped spaces with more intimate studios.

Students not only sharpen their technical skills through individual instruction but also learn how to develop professionally as performers. The aim is a viable and sustainable career future in the performing arts.

Major studies:

Circus arts specialisations in two apparatus or disciplines; performance and movement studies including: ensemble performance and technical aspects of circus production; and academic subjects in: anatomy and biomechanics; history and culture of circus arts; the business of circus; the contemporary circus industry; and music and circus.

Course code: BA CIRCA1 CRICOS provider code: 00111D CRICOS course code: 078080F

** This course is undergoing re-accreditation. Please note that the replacement course may have a different course code, title, units and content. Further information will become available on our website, upon enrolment or during your studies. To discuss your study options, please get in touch with us today. [email protected] **


Entry Requirements:

Audition, interview, physiotherapy assessment and year 12 or equivalent.

Applicants should have a background in performing arts, physical theatre, youth circus, dance, acrobatic sports, or gymnastics.Auditions for entry into NICA’s accredited courses in 2025 will be held at NICA in late September 2024. Video auditions can be submitted for those who cannot attend an in-person audition.