University of Chichester has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Develop your skills as a dance practitioner and explore teaching in a range of settings Our BA (Hons) Dance Education and Teaching degree prepares you to teach dance in a variety of settings as you develop your technique in daily classes, explore wider dance theory and applications, and gain vital work experience in professional settings. Learn to teach dance This course provides you with a range of pedagogical approaches and techniques for teaching that will support you to share your passion for dance with others, as you learn how to plan, deliver, and facilitate student-led and community or school-based projects. Learn to share your passion for dance in a variety of settings, including:
- Educational institutions and organisations
- Youth and community settings
- Professional dance companies
- Special educational needs and inclusive dance settings
- Learn to teach dance in educational, professional, and community settings.
- Take daily dance technique classes in a range of styles, including contemporary technique and ballet.
- Perform regularly including at end of semester shows.
- Join a close dance community and work dance students from other courses.
- Learn from experienced and sector-active dance practitioners and researchers.
- Have the opportunity to complete an international exchange.
Modules
In your first year, you will gain a solid foundation in dance practice through daily dance classes. In addition, you will take modules that explore wider dance theory and contexts, including dance history, applied psychology in dance, movements studies, genre and style, and choreography. Your second year will focus on teaching strategies through a combination of core modules including an exploration of safe dance practice and culture and community. Optional modules give you a chance to perform and get creative through repertory, choreography, and industry placements. Your third year expands your awareness of the dance sector through optional modules in choreography, teaching dance technique, dance movement psychotherapy, creative practice, as well as an applied dance placement where you can explore roles in administration, technical theatre, or community dance practice.
Assessment method
As a BA (Hons) Dance Education and Teaching student, you will have the option to complete your final year project in a variety of ways: 100% choreographic work, 100% written assignment, or submitted as a combination of choreography and written paper. Outside of scheduled classes you will complete independent study including researching texts, completing individual or group tasks and working on your assignments.
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:
- W5X1
- 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
UCAS Tariff - 96 - 120 points
A level - BBB - CCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM - MMM
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 28 points
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - DDM - MMM
IELTS 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5 Interview: Applicants will be required to participate in a dance audition (two and half hour practical) designed to assess your potential to respond both technically and expressively. Evidence of interest in and training / experience in dance is explored in a paired interview. This course will require an Enhanced DBS check.
Additional entry requirements
Audition
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
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/
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | 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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of Chichester
Bishop Otter Campus
College Lane
Chichester
PO19 6PE