/ Undergraduate /
Start date:
September 2025
Entry tariff:
240 credits
UCAS code:
W510
Dance at Roehampton is world-renowned, where you will join a diverse and inspiring community of staff and students. This is where you will foster academic and artistic excellence, creativity and innovation. This is a one year top-up programme.
Did you know?
We are ranked number one in the UK for the impact of our research in dance (Research Excellence Framework 2021).
Top 6 in London for Dance
(Complete University Guide 2025)
Silver in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
For delivering high quality teaching, learning and outcomes for our students.
#1 modern university in the UK for Research
Research Excellence Framework
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Skills
Our BA Dance offers an innovative and broad curriculum taught by artists and researchers who are leading specialists in their fields and provides an excellent springboard for you to thrive in your career in dance and the arts.
You will engage in a comprehensive study of dance, integrating theory with dance practice in a vibrant, tight-knit community.
The skills you'll develop include those around:
- Dance forms
- Contact improvisation
- Release technique
- Ballet
You'll be encouraged to reflect on dance in imaginative ways and develop your analytical skills – for instance, by considering how dance both shapes and is shaped by society, or how choreographers respond to a multicultural and globalised environment.
Learning
Your classes are led by artists and academics with qualifications from some of the world's top universities and conservatoires.
The School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences provides a virtually unparalleled breadth of curricular expertise.
The needs of each individual student are at the centre of the course, meaning that the course will be shaped around your own interests and ambitions, and will provide you with countless opportunities to flourish.
During this three-year degree, you will follow your own interests, gaining a strong understanding and knowledge of dance in both theory and practice. You will discover many different ways to experience dance, not only in performing, but also a variety of other roles including as an educator, artist, producer, policymaker, curator and screendance maker.
We have exciting partnerships with a host of illustrious choreographers, artists and dance companies. Our students have worked with renowned figures such as Akram Khan, Gaby Agiss, Igor and Moreno, and Rosemary Lee.
Assessment
Your assessments reflect the real-world of dance, preparing you for your future.
You’ll be set authentic assessments, meaning that your projects, tasks and exercises will replicate the working world of dance, ensuring that you are fully prepared for life after graduation.
Career
During this three-year degree, you will follow your own interests, gaining a strong understanding and knowledge of dance in both theory and practice.
Your future role could be:
- Choreographer
- Dancer
- Artistic director
- Community dance artist
- Journalist
- Teacher
- Arts manager
- Arts Programmer
Whether you want to be front and centre stage, behind the lights, moulding the next generation of talent or working in policy and advocacy, our world-class BA Dance course will equip you with all the tools you need to succeed. Our degree also opens up an array of opportunities in other fields and professions by developing key transferable skills throughout your three years at Roehampton.
Our successful dance alumni include Robyn Cabaret who is a Programmer at Sadler's Wells; Tom Bowes, who works at Northern Contemporary Dance School; Ceyda Tanc who runs her own dance company; Holly Blakey, an award-winning music video choreographer and director, and Maya Pindar, dance critic and reviewer.
Wherever you want to go in the future, you’ll be preparing for the world of work from day one at Roehampton, with regular access to:
- Career development events
- Guest industry speakers
- Networking opportunities
- Personalised mentoring and careers support
You’ll graduate ready to grab every opportunity that comes your way.
Our careers support team is available to support you from the start of your studies until after you graduate. We will help you build your CV, prepare for interviews, and meet and learn from successful graduates working at the top of their careers.
You’ll also have opportunities to work with our partners across London and beyond, and to attend a Roehampton jobs fair where you can find out about graduate opportunities and meet employers.
Open days
Get a real taste of our campus, community and what it’s like to study at Roehampton
Applying
Full-time UK undergraduate students apply through UCAS.
Course subject to curriculum review and validation.
Entry tariff
We welcome applications from students studying T Levels.
For all courses we also accept a wide range of other qualifications and experience. Contact us to find out more.
When we consider applications to study with us, we form a complete view of your achievements to date, and future potential, and can offer flexibility in entry requirements. Find out more about our Contextual Offer scheme.
Specific entry requirements
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240 credits from a level 5 qualification, a foundation degree (FdA/ FdSc) or equivalent international qualification in a relevant subject.
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240 credits from years 1 and 2 of an undergraduate degree (BA) in a relevant subject at a different institution.
All applications will be reviewed by programme convenor to ensure appropriate background to succeed in the Dance degree offered at Roehampton.
General entry requirements
September 2024 entry tuition fees
Year one fees
UK: £9,250
We offer a wide range of scholarships and bursaries. See our 2024 financial support pages for UK students.
We also provide other ways to support the cost of living, including free buses and on-campus car parking, hardship support and some of the most affordable student accommodation and catering in London. Find out more about how we can support you.
International undergraduate students apply through our direct application system.
Course subject to curriculum review and validation.
Entry tariff
We welcome applications from students studying T Levels.
For all courses we also accept a wide range of other qualifications and experience. Contact us to find out more.
When we consider applications to study with us, we form a complete view of your achievements to date, and future potential, and can offer flexibility in entry requirements. Find out more about our Contextual Offer scheme.
Specific entry requirements
-
240 credits from a level 5 qualification, a foundation degree (FdA/ FdSc) or equivalent international qualification in a relevant subject.
-
240 credits from years 1 and 2 of an undergraduate degree (BA) in a relevant subject at a different institution.
All applications will be reviewed by programme convenor to ensure appropriate background to succeed in the Dance degree offered at Roehampton.
General entry requirements
September 2024 entry tuition fees
Year one fees
EU and International: £15,750
We offer a wide range of scholarships and bursaries. See our 2024 financial support pages for international students.
We also provide other ways to support the cost of living, including free buses and on-campus car parking, hardship support and some of the most affordable student accommodation and catering in London. Find out more about how we can support you.
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