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Dance Studies (International) Top up
- BA (Hons)
- 1 Years
- Full-time
- 21/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester
Course summary
Designed for international students with English as a second language, this course combines advanced dance training with focused language development to prepare you for a career in the global performing arts industry.
Delivered primarily at our Bishop Otter Campus, the programme offers two integrated strands:
• English Language Skills – Enhance your academic and professional communication.
• Dance-Specific Modules – Develop artistry and technical expertise through either a Dance Company Dissertation Project or an individual Dissertation, guided by your audition profile.
Graduates leave equipped with specialist and transferable skills, ready to enter the contemporary dance sector or progress to postgraduate study. We welcome applicants from diverse dance backgrounds who are eager to strengthen their industry readiness and build international connections.
Modules
You will study a selection of core modules. Guided by your audition profile you will take either Dissertation Project or Dance Company Dissertation Project. Each module is delivered differently depending on its content and focus of study.
Modules
This module list is indicative and subject to change.
Dissertation Project
Dance Company Dissertation Project
Dance Techniques 3
Academic English 1
English for International Business
Academic English 2
Assessment method
You will complete theoretical and practical study in most of your modules. Your typical study week will include dance technique classes, English language skills-based lectures, seminars, tutorials, and/or studio-based workshops.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester
Study options
- BA (Hons) • Full-time • 1 Years
Start dates
- 21/09/2026
Apply by
14 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- W501
- Institution code:
- C58
- Campus name:
- Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
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How to apply
Apply by
14 January
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:
- W501
- Institution code:
- C58
- Campus name:
- Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma - Not accepted
Scottish Higher - Not accepted
Extended Project - Not accepted
GCSE/National 4/National 5 - Not accepted
HND (BTEC) - M
International students looking to take this course should have one of:
Completed a Dance Foundation Degree or Performance (Dance) Foundation degree or equivalent to level 5 with 240 credits achieved;
Completed an overseas undergraduate degree.
Applicants should normally have a good Level 5 associate degree (or equivalent) from a recognised overseas institution.
Minimum IELTS 5.5 with no component below 5.5.
Additional entry requirements
- Audition
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 5.5 |
The standard entry requirement for this programme is IELTS 5.5 with no element lower than 5.5.
Further details of our international entry requirements can be found on our website. https://www.chi.ac.uk/international/entry-requirements/undergraduate-study-babscfdafdsc
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| EU | £9535 | Year 1 |
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| International | £16800 | 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.
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Email:admissions@chi.ac.uk
Phone:01243 816002
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