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Course Overview

Experience a range of dance techniques and movement practices to develop as a highly-skilled dance practitioner who is able to apply their performance skills and knowledge to different industry and professional working dance environments. Create a strong career portfolio through professional development opportunities with Plymouth Conservatoire and our partnerships.

Key features

  • Teaching may be delivered solely at the University of Plymouth campus or a combination of specialist spaces at the University and the rehearsal and educational spaces at Theatre Royal Plymouth.
  • Study with Plymouth Conservatoire and benefit from the very best, up-to-date industry expertise, research and teaching practice as well as unrivaled access to professional opportunities.
  • Network with our Plymouth Conservatoire Placement officer to engage with opportunities for work experience and placements with a wide range of practitioners from local and national partners and build an impressive career portfolio and CV as you study.
  • Enhance your career portfolio by joining our BA Dance Undergraduate Company.
  • Experience our award-winning, purpose-built performing arts facility, The House.
  • Theatre Royal Plymouth's production centre, TR2, provides yet more training and rehearsal space.
  • Develop a strong career portfolio with work-based learning and professional development opportunities that will boost your skills and expertise, and enhance your employability.
  • Advance your creative practice with talks, masterclasses and workshops with visiting companies and internationally recognised teachers; in the past these have included Alvin Ailey Company, Russell Maliphant, Hofesh Shechter, Jordi Cortés (DV 8), Yael Flexer, Leila McMillan, Candoco and StopGap.
  • Benefit from free texts provided in year one, an intensive residency with a nationally acclaimed company in year two, and a production budget available for your final degree performance.
  • Gain professional experience through intensive patterns of teaching delivery, production and technical rehearsals, giving you the same experience you’d gain with a professional dance company.
  • Bursary awards are available for international workshops and field trips subject to approval..

Entry Requirement 

Academic Requirements:

UCAS tariff

104

A level

A minimum of 2 A levels, General Studies accepted.

International Baccalaureate

26 points. If overseas and not studying English within IB, must have IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 in all other elements. As a standard, all applicants are required to interview before an offer is made.

18 Unit BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma

DMM.

BTEC National Diploma modules

If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application.

All access courses

Pass a named Access to Higher Education Diploma (preferably performing arts, humanities or combined) with at least 33 credits at merit and/or distinction.
GCSE

Mathematics and English language grade C.

Equivalent qualifications may be considered.

English Language Requirements:

The following Secure English Language Tests (SELTs) are Home Office (UKVI) approved and accepted by the University of Plymouth and the University of Plymouth International College (UPIC). The scores required have been increased from the UKVI minimum specified scores to meet University requirements.

  • IELTS (Academic)
  • Trinity College London ISE (only a SELT if taken in the UK)
  • LanguageCert International ESOL 
  • Pearson PTE Academic

A SELT must be taken at an approved UKVI center.

The other tests and qualifications listed here have been deemed acceptable by the University of Plymouth and UPIC to meet our entry requirements and UKVI requirements for study at RQF 6 and above. 

Please note that these tests and qualifications are not SELTs.

When studying on a pre-sessional course or course below RQF 6, a SELT is a mandatory requirement set by UKVI. 

If studying at RQF 6 level and above, the University is permitted to accept other qualifications that we deem meet UKVI and our requirements.

Fees

Home Fee: £9250
International Fee: £14200  
Part time (Home) Fee: £770


This information was accurate on : 21/04/2021
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