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Dance and Education at Nottingham College - UCAS

Nottingham College

Degree level: Undergraduate
Awarded by: The Open University

Dance and Education

Course summary

This new 3 year degree is designed to develop your dance skills in preparation for working in industry. Two main focus points aim to provide a solid grounding in the practical and intellectual skills necessary for a successful career in performance or teaching. Led by a team of inspiring staff with extensive experience working in industry and higher education, you'll embark on a creative journey that aims to provide the tools necessary to excel in your chosen field. This award is validated by The Open University. About the course This is a dance training degree, predominantly taught through practical exploration and rehearsal, underpinned by research, practitioner study and critical reflection. Training focuses on building strength and confidence in a broad range of dance styles as well as enabling you to creatively build skills through composition and improvisation techniques. These attributes build confidence and deepen understanding of teaching dance to a range of clients within community or educational settings. You'll have the opportunity to create your own original work, exploring areas of specific and personal interest and finding your own creative voice or teaching style. We work in partnership with Dance4, Lakeside Arts and a variety of local educational settings. We collaborate with other creative students across college and have our own graduate Dance Company to support placement opportunities and progression. Indicative Year 1 (Level 4) modules: -Performance skills -Dance techniques, history and context -Creative dance practice -Facilitating dance Indicative Year 2 (Level 5) modules: -Developing dance technique -Choreography, production and performance -Dance education within the community -Independent performance Indicative Year 3 (Level 6) modules: -The healthy dancer: wellbeing and somatic practice. -Dance in an educational setting. -Ensemble performance. -Major independent project Specialist Facilities Performing Arts is based at our new £58 million City Hub campus in the city centre’s Canalside quarter with state of the art facilities. These include specially-designed rehearsal studios for acting and dance, as well as a 160 seat versatile theatre space with fully-functional wardrobe and workshop facilities and industry-standard lighting and sound. Students also use our brand-new digital TV centre, recording studio and multi-media suites. Assessment A combination of traditional and innovative methods are used: including case studies, group projects, live briefs, peer review, research projects, placement opportunities, critical reflection and presentations. All assessments will focus on one, or a combination of exploration, preparation, rehearsal, performance and written response, there are no written examinations. Qualification awarded: Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Dance and Education - awarded by The Open University Bursaries We want our courses to be accessible to students from any background, so we’ve put together a cash support package of non-repayable bursaries to provide financial help where it’s needed. Details for 2024-25 will be advertised once approved by the university regulator – the Office for Students (OfS). Please check our website for more information. Your career and progression Graduates will be well-prepared for a wide range of careers, with vital transferable skills potential employers are looking for. They bring hands-on experience of running dance projects, managing rehearsal schedules, evaluating and reviewing dance work and producing performance works in professional environments. Previous graduates have moved directly into performance, teaching, dance production, choreography, youth and social work, arts admin, events management or related careers in the creative arts, leisure, health, fitness and well-being industries.

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

How to apply

This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.

Application codes

Course code:
DAN3
Institution code:
N30
Campus name:
City Hub
Campus code:
A

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2

Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)

Where direct entry is available at Year 2/Level 5 or Year 3/Level 6 - this will be clearly indicated on the course page. All applications will be checked to ensure that previous academic credit remains current and relevant. We will need to see official records of achievement from your institution (such as a transcript or diploma supplement) and details of the modules studied to ensure these map over to allow a smooth transfer. Applicants for direct entry to Year 2/Level 5 will need to have already passed - or expect to achieve - a minimum of 120 academic credits in a relevant subject area.

International applicants

Students are advised to contact their own national student finance service for up-to-date information concerning potential financial support. Applicants who are permanently resident outside the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Gibraltar or Republic of Ireland are advised to contact the College before submitting an application. Any additional costs or fees are shown on the UCAS page for each individual course.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.nottinghamcollege.ac.uk/study/university-centre/how-to-apply-for-a-university-level-course

Additional entry requirements

Audition

Applicants may be invited to attend an informal interview and audition as part of the admissions process. These will take place at our City Hub campus at 111 Canal Street, Nottingham NG1 7HB. Where travel to Nottingham is not practicable, remote auditions and interviews can be set up via Microsoft Teams by prior arrangement.

Interview

Applicants may be invited to attend an informal interview and audition as part of the admissions process.


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)5.5An overall band score of 5.5; with no individual component less than 5.0.

Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students

There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

EU £8250 Year 1
England £8250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £8250 Year 1
Scotland £8250 Year 1
Wales £8250 Year 1
Channel Islands £8250 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £8250 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Students are advised to contact their own national student finance service for up-to-date information concerning potential financial support. Applicants who are permanently resident outside the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Gibraltar or the Republic of Ireland are advised to contact the College before submitting an application:. Any additional costs or fees are shown on the UCAS page for each individual course.
Dance and Education at Nottingham College - UCAS