University Centre South Essex has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
The nature of the Performing Arts industry is extremely competitive and the opportunities for career diverse. The HND in Performing Arts (Dance Pathway) has been designed to provide a vocational based training programme equipping you with the required skills to succeed in the range of career paths available and will be held at both Southend and Thurrock Campuses. Our programme provides diverse and challenging learning experiences, refining your physical skills alongside developing greater understanding and command of specific techniques in multi disciplines. The selection of units also enables you to nurture your own creativity finding your own voice as future innovators within the art form. The overriding focus of the programme is based on acknowledging the importance of versatility to allow for longevity within the industry. Through the programme we aim to ensure that you become an all-round performer, skilled for a successful career in the ever evolving Performing Arts industry..
Modules
Year 1 for full-time students (Level 4): Unit 1 The Performing Arts Industry; Unit 2 Professional Development; Unit 3 Group B Jazz Dance 1; Unit 4 Ballet 1; Unit 5 Contemporary 1; Unit 6 Commercial Dance 1; Unit 7 Tap 1; Unit 11 Dance for Camera Year 2 for full-time students (Level 5): Unit 32 Creative Research Project; Unit 33 Working in the Performing Arts Industry; Unit 36 Group F Contemporary 2; Unit 37 Commercial Dance 2; Unit 39 Dance for Musical Theatre; Unit 46 Auditioning Unit 52 Performance Project.
Assessment method
Coursework is assessed in a range of different ways in order to accommodate a variety of learning styles and aptitudes including workshops, rehearsals, performances, presentations, viva voca written essays and research folders. Percentage of the course assessed by coursework Year 1 - HNC: 100% coursework: 75% Practical with a written element 25%. Year 2 - HND: 100% coursework: 75% Studio based with a written element 25%.
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- 4B22
- Institution code:
- S43
- Campus name:
- University Centre Southend
- Campus code:
- S
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
The University Centre has decided to temporarily stop sponsoring international students who need a student visa to study on our programmes in our campuses in the UK until further notice.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
Access to HE Diploma - M: 15 credits
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Additional entry requirements
Audition
Required to participate in dance workshop/audition
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Interview
To prepare a solo between 1 ½ - 2 min in a style or genre of their choice. Students to bring a piece of written work they can discuss. This could be an essay or project they have completed.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 6.0 - minimum 5.5 across all components. |
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £7000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £7000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7000 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17930 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University Centre South Essex
Luker Road
Southend
SS1 1ND