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Bachelor of Circus Arts
- Melbourne, Australia
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A performance degree in contemporary circus delivered at the National Institute of Circus Arts.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational and applied understanding of Circus Arts. Analyze discipline-specific problems and communicate findings clearly. Apply relevant research or professional methods in academic or practical contexts.
Career outcomes
- Circus performer
- film
- television and live theatre performer
- independent artist
Curriculum
- Three-year full-time degree delivered by the National Institute of Circus Arts
- with 23 units across six stages: circus theory and contexts
- principles of circus arts
- performance and movement
- and a circus specialisation. It ends with the Capstone Ensemble Show and the Performance Project and Circus Specialisation Showcase
- and nests an Associate Degree of Circus Arts.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Completion of a senior secondary certificate equivalent to Australian Year 12
- Aged at least 18 at course start
- English proficiency (IELTS 6.0
- No band below 6.0
- Or listed alternatives)
- Possible interview or audition
- No ATAR required.
Accepted academic background
Completion of a senior secondary school certificate equivalent to Australian Year 12, Aged at least 18 at course commencement, English proficiency, Interview (and audition or portfolio for some courses, E.g.. Music performance and performing arts), Genuine Student criteria. No ATAR required
Language tests
- IELTS 6
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Passport Copy
- Academic Transcripts
- Qualification Certificates
- English Proficiency Evidence If Required
- Genuine Student Supporting Documents If Applicable
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic records and any program-specific documents. Complete the official application and submit the requested supporting documents. Provide language proficiency evidence if required. Pay any applicable official application fee. Review the admissions decision and arrange visa documents if necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $37,303 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 AUD |
| Deposit | $1,000 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Melbourne (Prahran, National Institute of Circus Arts) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Film & Theatre |
| Department | Circus Arts |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 23 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | International merit scholarships may be available: published 2026 guidance shows AUD 12000 for bachelor and AUD 4000 for diploma full-course awards, Subject to eligibility. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
1 day left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 15 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $37,303 AUD per year. The application fee is $100 AUD. The deposit is $1,000 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6. An interview is required.