Course summary
Chichester has a long-standing reputation for its breadth of study. Drawing on the expertise of a highly professional teaching team and a range of visiting dance artists and choreographers we prepare the next generation of dance performers, choreographers, writers, dance filmmakers, teachers, somatic practitioners and community artists. The Dance Studies ‘Top Up’ degree allows you to complete your dance education and training to BA (Hons) level. The programme allows qualified applicants to join our 3rd year Dance students on a variety of creative and theoretical modules. The choice of available modules allows students to engage in areas of dance practice and performance that are related to careers in Performance, Choreography, Teaching, Dance Movement Psychotherapy, Community Dance, Production, and Administration. Key features of this course include:
- a daily technique class across a range of genres (contemporary dance, ballet, dance fitness, somatic techniques, and contact improvisation);
- all student choreography taken to production;
- performance opportunities in the department’s studio theatre;
- options to select areas of study that relate to your career aspirations;
- regular performances from visiting dance and theatre companies in the University’s Showroom.
How to apply
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:
- W501
- Institution code:
- C58
- Campus name:
- Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Top up course requires HND or Foundation degree for progression.
Additional entry requirements
Audition
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 6 | No component less than 5.5 |
PTE Academic | 50 | 50-57 and no lower than 50-57 in each component |
TOEFL (iBT) | 79 | At least: 18 in Reading 17 in Listening 20 in Speaking 17 in Writing |
Qualifications recognised for English language proficiency
https://www.chi.ac.uk/study/international/english-language-requirements/
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
EU | £16344 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
International | £16344 | 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
Provider information
University of Chichester
Bishop Otter Campus
College Lane
Chichester
PO19 6PE
Clearing contact details
Clearing Hotline
01243 816001
Additional information
Thursday 15th August: 8-00 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday 16th August: 8-00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Then normal office hours: Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.