BA Dance
About this course
BA (Hons) Dance, combining practical training with critical study of dance in cultural contexts. Core topics include Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Design & Creative Practice. Students choose a specialism in choreography or hip hop performance practices, and undertake an industry placement or project in the final year. A Dance Company module provides experience of full-scale production in a professional company setting.
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Entry requirements
Qualifications needed for 2027: UCAS tariff points: 112-128 Level 3 qualifications (e.g., A-levels, BTEC Diploma, Access Diploma, IB Diploma, etc.), including Dance or Performance Arts. Additional requirements: Please submit a digital audition. Your digital audition should include: What we're looking for There is no single way to approach your audition. We are interested in evidence of your creative potential, your ideas, and your willingness to explore and experiment through your practice. In reviewing your audition, we’re looking for you to demonstrate four core values: Visit our webpage Kingston School of Art: What we are looking for to gain insights from students and staff on how to approach your audition. What we're looking for in your audition > English language: English language requirement for this course: Academic IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no element below 5.5. If you do not meet our English language requirements , you may be eligible for Kingston University's pre-sessional English language course. Check out our English Language Programme page for more details. If you’re applying from a recognised majority English-speaking country (MESC), you won’t need to meet the requirements. For further information on country-specific entry requirements, please explore our International section of the website.
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What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 50%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 31 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 77%
- Working and studying: 7%
- Further study: 3%
- Unemployed: 7%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 160 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 47%
- South East: 27%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Dance Techniques and Cultures 1
- Creating Dance 1
- Professional Practice: Dance 1
- Dance Techniques and Cultures 2
- Dance and the Global Now
- Creative Practices
- Professional Practice: Dance 2
- Dance Company
- Dance Techniques and Training
- Dance Project
- Professional Practice: Dance 3
- Future Skills Apply
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Dance at Kingston University earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £21,500 after 3 years, £25,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £33,000. The £25,500 median after five years is £2,000 more than the UK median for Dance.
What do graduates of BA Dance at Kingston University do next?
87% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Dance at Kingston University?
83% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Dance at Kingston University?
The average entrant had 133 UCAS points.
Does BA Dance at Kingston University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Dance at Kingston University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.