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Ballet Education

Royal Academy of Dance

UCAS Code: W540 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Entry requirements


A level

B,B,C

Three GCE A Level passes (Grades B, B, C) or equivalent.

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About this course


Course option

3years

Full-time | 2024

Subjects

Dance

Education studies

This programme has a unique focus on both ballet and education, making it one of the only programmes of its kind within the UK which combines dance training with preparation for the professional world of teaching.

This three-year full-time taught degree focuses on ballet and contemporary technique and performance, dance histories and analysis, dance science, choreography and education studies. The programme attracts both UK and international students, who make the most of their time in London with its diverse, innovative, and world-class arts and theatre culture.

The BA (Hons) Ballet Education programme is delivered across two semesters each year, with a compulsory Undergraduate Induction taking place for new students prior to the start of your studies in Semester 1. Modules integrate practical and theoretical study as well as hands-on practical teaching experience.

In your first year you will spend most of your time in technique and practical classes covering dance repertoire, choreographic practices and applied dance science. You will also observe dance teaching in practice across a range of contexts. In your second and third years, the focus shifts to developing your skills as a dance teacher while continuing to develop your performance and choreographic practices. You will also undertake a number of practical teaching placements supported by experienced mentors.

Assessment methods

Modules are assessed through a variety of practical examinations, written assignments, presentations and teaching assessments.

This programme will be under-going its statutory five year review in January 2024. Any changes to the programme will be effective from September 2024.

Tuition fees

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Channel Islands
£7,970
per year
England
£7,970
per year
EU
£10,950
per year
International
£10,950
per year
Northern Ireland
£7,970
per year
Republic of Ireland
£7,970
per year
Scotland
£7,970
per year
Wales
£7,970
per year

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Royal Academy of Dance

Department:

Royal Academy of Dance

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What students say


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55%
Dance
55%
Education studies

How do students rate their degree experience?

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Dance

Teaching and learning

77%
Staff make the subject interesting
82%
Staff are good at explaining things
91%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
86%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

64%
Library resources
59%
IT resources
45%
Course specific equipment and facilities
27%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Education

Teaching and learning

77%
Staff make the subject interesting
82%
Staff are good at explaining things
91%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
86%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

64%
Library resources
59%
IT resources
45%
Course specific equipment and facilities
27%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

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