16Jan
UndergraduateUniversity of Bolton has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
If you have a relevant FdA or a similar level 5 qualification, the BA (Hons) Professional and Commercial Dance (top-up) programme is ideal. We'll support you in building core skills in ballet, jazz, contemporary and commercial dance, and the honours-level knowledge and practical experience needed for employment in a variety of exciting and demanding professions in the performing arts industry. You'll study and train in purpose-built, high-specification studios at Shockout's Manchester Studios. Delivered by Shockout Arts, our intensive final year BA (Hons) Professional and Commercial Dance (top-up) course offers you the opportunity to build on your existing dance-related foundation degree or HND. We'll support you to acquire and develop essential technical, artistic and theoretical competence through professional training to an advanced standard. Successfully completing this honours-level top-up programme provides the platform for aspiring dance artists to begin their professional careers in the dance and performing arts industry. If you wish to continue your education in the postgraduate sector after graduation, there are opportunities to advance onto the PGCE (M) and MA courses also offered by Shockout Arts. You'll be based at Shockout Arts, studying and training in their purpose-built, high-specification dance studios that are equal to professional industry standards. Alongside your intensive practical dance training, you'll have regular performance opportunities to help you develop a diverse range of performance and production skills. The teaching staff at Shockout Arts are professional and world-renowned practitioners and choreographers. They are keen to make your time with them as stimulating and rewarding as possible and enjoy a well-deserved reputation for being approachable and interested in your progress. As teaching often takes place in small groups, you can access individual support and guidance at every stage. For full details about Shockout Arts, their open days and accommodation, please visit http://www.weareshockout.com/.
Modules
Information about the modules offered as part of this course is available on the University of Bolton’s website.
Assessment method
Details of the learning activities and assessment methods for this course are available on the University of Bolton’s website.
How to apply
This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.
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:
- W665
- Institution code:
- B44
- Campus name:
- Shockout Arts, Manchester
- Campus code:
- S
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
This course is open to Home students only. Applications from International and EU students cannot usually be accepted because the study location for this course is not licenced by UKVI to sponsor students. Therefore, if you require sponsorship under the Student Visa Route to study in the UK, then, unfortunately, we'll be unable to consider your application for this course. Some EU students are eligible to study this course under the EU Settlement Scheme or Common Travel Area arrangement – for details, please visit https://www.gov.uk/guidance/studying-in-the-uk-guidance-for-eu-students.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Normally, you should possess a relevant level HE5 qualification, such as a foundation degree or HND; for example, FdA Professional and Commercial Dance. Alternatively, you may have a relevant professional qualification at an equivalent level. If you don't have the above qualifications but possess equivalent qualifications or experience, we'll be happy to consider your application. In addition to attending an audition and interview, we may require you to provide a portfolio of work or complete another form of test so that we can assess your application.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Additional entry requirements
Audition
You'll be required to attend an audition staged at Shockout Arts.
Health checks
You'll need to provide a satisfactory medical report signed by your GP to confirm you are fit and well to undertake full-time intensive and rigorous physical training.
Interview
You'll be required to attend an interview staged at Shockout Arts.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | If English isn’t your first language you’ll also need IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent). |
We also accept a range of other English language qualifications – please visit our English Language Requirements web page for more details.
https://www.bolton.ac.uk/international/international-general-entry-requirements/
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| England | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
You’ll be required to pay a registration fee. The registration fee is refundable if you do not gain the Level HE5 (or equivalent) qualification required for entry to the course or a satisfactory medical report.
Successful applicants and students on the course will need to wear suitable dance attire (a list of items will be provided).
Provider information
University of Bolton
Deane Road
Bolton
BL3 5AB