Dance BA (Hons)
University of Chichester
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester

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SEP-25

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Duration

3 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester

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SEP-25

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**Extend your creativity through choreography, research, performance and contextual studies**Our BA (Hons) Dance course allows you to explore all aspects of the diverse and growing dance industry, pursue your love of dance in daily technique classes and prepare for a variety of careers within the dance industry.**Explore a wide range of areas within dance**With an approximately even practice-to-theory ratio, this course introduces you to the breadth and depth of aspects of dance study, as you ...Read more


Extend your creativity through choreography, research, performance and contextual studies

Our BA (Hons) Dance course allows you to explore all aspects of the diverse and growing dance industry, pursue your love of dance in daily technique classes and prepare for a variety of careers within the dance industry.


Explore a wide range of areas within dance

With an approximately even practice-to-theory ratio, this course introduces you to the breadth and depth of aspects of dance study, as you explore areas that extend beyond your technical development.These aspects are designed to both inform your dance practice, but also allow you to understand the power and reach of contemporary dance.


Build your course around your interests

From choreography to teaching dance, and applied dance practice to dance history, this course offers you a vibrant and broad range of optional modules that allow you to focus on the areas of dance that interest you the most.


Discover topics that include:

- Dance technique- Choreography- Dance research and applied practice- Dance philosophy and theory- History of dance- Dance science and psychotherapy- Teaching.


Develop your dance technique with daily classes

Daily technique classes keep your love of dancing at the heart of your experience, as you learn with students from across our dance department to help create an integrated dance community.You will also engage in weekly choreography classes to develop your own creative ‘voice’ and help develop your performance skills, with opportunities to perform throughout your studies including at end of semester shows.


Experience a range of exciting contemporary dance classes informed by:

- Cunningham- Limon- Ballet- Release- Technique- Partnership skills- Somatic practices.


Learn from sector-active dance practitioners

Our lecturers and dance tutors are all experienced, professional and practicing choreographers, technique tutors, dance artists and dance science specialists.Our tutors approach each class as an opportunity to share their expertise with you to nurture your talent and extend your creativity, as they get to know you and your aspirations.


Collaborative and supportive community

Studying and training at the University of Chichester means that you will join our close, collaborative community of dancers, choreographers, writers and researchers.


International exchange opportunities

As part of your dance course, you can take part in an international exchange programme during your second year, as you experience new cultures whilst you continue your dance training.


Prepare for your career

With work placement and study exchange opportunities, this course expands your network of professional contacts and provides you with vital experience within commercial dance spaces that help prepare you for your chosen career within the sector.


On this course you will:

- Take daily dance technique classes in a range of contemporary styles, including ballet.- Discover a vibrant and broad range of modules relevant to a variety of careers paths within dance.- Build your degree around your interests.- Learn from experienced and sector-active dance practitioners and researchers.- Join a close dance community and work with dance students from other courses.- Have the opportunity to complete an international exchange.

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WUSCA ranking:
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66/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
74th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
79th
Dance
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 81 = 19% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
19%
Employment rate
Employment rate
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85%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Dance graduate salary at this uni
£16,000
UK Dance graduate salary
£17,000
What students say
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27 Nov 24

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Ella
26 Nov 24

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

CCC - BBB Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

96 - 120 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

28 Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:

DDM - MMM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDM - MMM Grades / Points required

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Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Dance
64%
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15%
Psychology
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English Literature
14%
Photography
11%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£16,344 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£16,344 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

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£16344 Per year

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University of Chichester
University of Chichester , Chichester

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Bishop Otter Campus College Lane Chichester West Sussex PO19 6PE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Fishbourne  1.1 miles away

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