University of East London

Dance BA (Hons)

University of East LondonStratford Campus, London

Course overview

This course was previously named BA (Hons) Dance: Urban Practice. The BA Dance course is a vibrant and distinctive dance degree. It prepares you for a career in the arts whilst exploring many various types of dance.

Whether it is popping or locking, contemporary or Lindy Hop, our course is the first of its kind to offer a degree in dance without borders or limitations. You will have many chances to showcase your work in our yearly student-led festival. You'll get to participate in university dance courses and outside events, broadening your dance career opportunities.

Whether you aspire to pursue dance therapy courses or other dance careers, our programme supports you. The dance team will support and guide you to develop your skills in a number of different dance careers. This could be as a researcher, choreographer, performer or in arts management whilst giving you networking opportunities from our varied and exciting industry links.

Our dance degree course is designed to provide you with practical and theoretical knowledge. You will gain hands-on experience and develop a comprehensive understanding of the field. This could lead to a career in dance choreography or careers in dance therapy.

The opportunities provided by our bachelor's degree in dance will help you explore various dance career opportunities and achieve your professional goals in the dance industry. Book for an open day

Key highlights

  • Explores diverse styles from popping and locking to contemporary and Lindy Hop
  • Showcase your work in a yearly student-led festival
  • Take part in outside dance events alongside university activities
  • Networking opportunities through varied industry links
  • Combines practical, hands-on experience with theoretical knowledge of dance

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 112 — Accepted Qualifications112 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification listed on the UCAS tariff calculator, including:A Levels BTEC Extended Diploma - DMM BTEC Diploma - D*D* Access to HE DiplomaT Levels Intern…
  • BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
  • BTEC: D*D* — BTEC Diploma
  • International Baccalaureate: 24 — to include including a minimum of 15 p
  • GCSE: 4/C — to include English

Scholarships

  • Engagement Bursary

    Up to £3,000

  • Hardship Bursary

    Up to £3,000

  • International Scholarship

    Scholarships range between £500 and £5,000 - off your first year's tuition fees - (depending on your course programme).

    Up to £500

  • Postgraduate Alumni Discount

    If you progress directly with no gap year, you may receive a 15% discount. For direct progression graduates achieving an Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1), you may receive a 20% discount.

  • Sports Scholarships

    Annual financial contributions to academic studies and living costs

Careers this course leads to

  • Dancer
  • Choreographer
  • Dance researcher
  • Arts manager
  • Dance movement therapist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9790 per year | International: £9790 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of East London, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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