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Dance at University of Salford - UCAS

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

Course summary

Choreography is at the core of this course. During your time here you will develop your creative skills in group and solo choreography and have the opportunity to perform publicly. Your understanding of the role of a choreographer will be further developed through intensive projects with visiting choreographers. These projects simulate industry expectations by you working as a member of a company in a rigorous creative process and culminate in a performance. Specialist workshops will teach you about current industry trends so that you have a clear understanding of the diverse world of dance. You will participate in aerial performance such as silks and static trapeze, collaborate with other disciplines and opportunities to work in the industry The course boasts a number of excellent longstanding relationships with organisations such as The Lowry Theatre, Company Chameleon, Hawk Dance Theatre, Coalesce Dance Theatre and Meraki Collective. The course also offers the opportunity for a trimester study abroad.  What's more, the course had 100% overall student satisfaction in the latest National Student Survey (University of Salford analysis of unpublished NSS 2020 data). You will:

  • Develop your creative and performance skills in a professional setting.
  • Engage in intensive technique with industry specialists.
  • Find out how to be a versatile and entrepreneurial member of the dance community.
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Modules

Year one

  • Dance Discourses: Modernism
  • Dance Techniques
  • Foundations in Dance Techniques
  • Dance in Context
  • Dance Performance Workshop
  • Dance Choreography Workshop
Year two
  • Dance Discourses: Post Modernism
  • Digital Dance
  • Interdisciplinary Dance Practices
  • Technical Development
  • Dance Performance Project
You will also choose an optional module from the following:
  • Work Placement
  • Approved Special Performance Project
-- Professional Practice Year three
  • Creative Entrepreneur
  • Creative Laboratory
  • Professional Project
  • Self-Directed Project
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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:
S03
Campus name:
Peel Park Campus
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Additional entry requirements

Interview

Student Outcomes

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65%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
100%
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Fees and funding

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Dance at University of Salford - UCAS