About BA (hons) Dance in University of Plymouth
Course Details
Train in contemporary dance techniques and choreographic practices in The House, our stunning performing arts building and theatre. 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 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 unrivalled 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, .
- Theatre Royal Plymouth's production centre, TR2, provides yet more training and rehearsal space.
- Develop a strong career portfolio with that will boost your skills and expertise, and enhance your employability.
- Advance your creative practice with talks, master classes and workshops with visiting companies and internationally recognised teachers; in the past these have included , , , , , , and .
- 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..
Academic qualification equivalents
Standard 12th qualifications (CBSE/ICSE or State Boards of equivalent)
Grade: Minimum aggregate of 60% and above
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS 5.5 overall (6.0 for integrated programmes)
- IELTS 5.5 in all four components (listening, reading, speaking and writing)
- PTE 42 (50 for integrated programmes)
- PTE 42 in all four components (listening, reading, speaking and writing)
University of Plymouth Highlights
| Type |
Public |
| Campus Setting |
Rural |
| Application mode |
Panther Application or Common Application |
| Student Retention rate |
68% |
| Cost of Attendance (2020-21) |
39,322 USD |
| Number of Students |
UG: 4,100 PG: 1,758 |
| Academic calendar |
Semester-based |
| Student-Faculty ratio |
18:1 |
| Financial Aids |
Scholarships, grants, loans, and Pell grants |
| Graduation rate |
54% |
| Tuition fee |
UG: 23,902 USD PG: varies |
University of Plymouth Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
- Cost of attendance for various 2020-21:
| Financials |
UG |
PG |
| Tuition and Mandatory Fees |
23,902 USD |
765 USD (Per Credit) + 695+780 USD (CAGS+EDD) |
| Room and meals |
11,580 USD |
11,580 USD |
- The mandatory fee (2,622 USD annually) breakdown can be seen as:
| Charges |
Amount |
| Athletics |
290 USD |
| Student Activities |
190 USD |
| Transportation fee |
16 USD |
| Student Health fee |
380 USD |
| Student Recreation |
502 USD |
| Educ. Technology |
466 USD |
| Registration |
100 USD |
