Dance BA (Hons)
De Montfort UniversityLeicester, United Kingdom
Course overview
Explore a variety of dance techniques including contemporary, ballet, commercial-based practises, improvisation, and African dance, on this practice-based programme.
Key highlights
- Practice-based programme exploring a wide range of dance techniques
- Training in contemporary dance and ballet
- Commercial-based dance practices and improvisation included
- Study of African dance alongside Western dance forms
- Optional placement year extends the degree to four years
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112 — Typical offer UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM Contextual Offer: DMU operates a generous contextual offer for students from underrepresented backgrounds in Higher Education.
- A-level: BBC — Typical offer UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM Contextual Offer: DMU operates a generous contextual offer for students from underrepresented backgrounds in Higher Education.
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
- T-level: Merit — …details including eligibility criteria can be found at dmu.ac.uk/contextual T Levels: Merit Access to HE: Pass with 30 Level 3 credits at Merit International Baccalaureate (IB): GCSEs: 5 x GCSEs at grade 4/C or above includ…
- Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass with 30 Level 3 credits at Merit
- GCSE: 4/C or above — to include English, Mathematics, English Language
- Additional condition: interview — Interview required: Yes Audition required: Yes To find out more about auditioning for a course please visit our practical selection day page for full details.
- Additional condition: audition — Interview required: Yes Audition required: Yes To find out more about auditioning for a course please visit our practical selection day page for full details.
Scholarships
Global Access Scholarship
Undergraduate - £2,000. Postgraduate - £3,000. Global Access Scholarship offering is a £3,500 discount.
Global Partnerships Scholarship
Sanctuary Scholarship
Stephen Lawrence Professional Scholarship
There are three scholarships available. Each scholarship provides: 50% off the cost of tuition fees, and £3,500 cash bursary each academic year.
Careers this course leads to
- Professional dancer
- Choreographer
- Dance teacher
- Community dance practitioner
- Dance movement therapist
- Arts administrator
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £16,800
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 De Montfort University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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