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Professional Dance at University of Chester - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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University of Chester has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Course summary

Challenge the boundaries of your physical expression through a dynamic studio-based learning experience. Ignite your passion for dance and shape your future with our BA (Hons) Professional Dance degree. The course focuses on nurturing talented individuals into highly skilled professional dancers through a rigorous blend of creative and explorative training and innovative teaching. Our expert staff and highly motivated professionals will ensure that you develop in a supportive and collaborative environment, while benefiting from studying in state-of-the-art, subject-specific studios. Underpinned by a critically informed approach to current trends in media and technology, you will develop your skills in a range of styles, whilst developing strong performance and choreographic skills. Gain valuable industry experience, collaborate with professionals, and present your work, so that you leave us as a world-ready graduate with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to excel in the diverse world of dance. Our graduates have gone on to work with companies throughout Europe and the UK, and also secured Arts Council funding to create their own work.

Modules

For the latest example of curriculum availability on this degree programme please refer to the University of Chester's Website.

Assessment method

There will be a broad range of assessment methods so that students are exposed to the different types of tasks they might encounter in the industry, these could include: Practical activities (group and/or individual), Performance, Production and/or technical outputs, Workshops (applied, educational, creative), Experiential/work-based learning, Industry and professional live briefs, Digital outputs (for example, podcasts, web pages, social media platforms), Verbal and non-verbal presentations. We continuously review the assessment methods used in order that they adequately prepare students for graduate level employment.

How to apply

29Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
W500
Institution code:
C55
Campus name:
Chester
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

The University of Chester considers a wide range of Level 3 qualifications and a wide range of professional / vocational qualifications.

Additional entry requirements

Audition

You will be required to attend an audition which will consist of a 1 hour 30 minutes Studio Practice (technique) class and an 1 hour Creative Workshop. You will also be given the opportunity to see undergraduate work and the Performing Arts facilities.

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 £9535 Year 1
England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 Year 1
Channel Islands £9535 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

The University may increase these fees at the start of each subsequent year of your course in line with inflation at that time, as measured by the Retail Price Index. These fee levels and increases are subject to any necessary government, and other regulatory, approvals.
Professional Dance at University of Chester - UCAS