BA (Hons) Dance at University of East London

Programme overview

This course was previously named BA (Hons) Dance: Urban Practice. The BA Dance course is a vibrant and distinctive dance degree. It prepares you for a career in the arts whilst exploring many various types of dance.

Faculty: School of Arts and Creative Industries | Department: Department of Music, Writing & Performance | Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2026, September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

As part of your dance degree, you'll study a wide range of dance forms, such as hip-hop, club and funk styles, capoeira, African contemporary, Afro-house, bharata natyam, kathak and kalarippayattu. This will provide a truly rounded introduction to your degree in dance. Modules include Learning Dance Practices, Healthier Dancer, Choreography and Dancing Cultures, Learning Dance Practices 2, Performance Making, Mental Wealth: Creative Industries, Exploring Dance Practices 1, Screen Dance and Hybrid Forms.

Career pathways

Dance at UEL opens a wide range of careers, both on stage and behind the scenes.

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Application information

Entry requirements

96 UCAS points (standard offer); 64 UCAS points (contextual offer); A Levels in at least two subjects; BTEC Extended Diploma – MMM (standard) / MPP (contextual); BTEC Diploma – DD (standard) / MM (contextual); Access to HE Diploma; T Levels; International Baccalaureate – 24 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level; GCSE English Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in English; Pre-sessional English course. English: IELTS 5.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking (or recognised equivalent).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition fee per year; subject to change Source

International applicants: GBP 16,020 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition fee per year Source

Intake: September 2026, September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

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