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Dance Education (Distance Learning)

  • CertHE
  • 1 Years
  • Distance learning (full-time)
  • September 2026
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

This programme offers the opportunity to become part of an international online community of learners engaged in the study of dance education and teaching. You can choose to study at certificate, diploma or degree level.

The Certificate of Higher Education: Dance Education can be studied either full-time or part-time.. If you choose to progress to the diploma (Level 5) or degree (Level 6) you also have the option to select either full-time or part-time study as your circumstances dictate.

At Level 4, you will gain a broad perspective on dance education and dance studies, including an introduction to educational concepts, dance history, analysis, music and dance studies. As a distance learner, you will be able to study from home, with access to a rich variety of online study materials, workshops, individual and group tutorials. You will receive personalised feedback on your work from our dedicated team of specialist tutors.

Assessment method

All modules are assessed through a written assignment which is tutored by telephone, and e-mail. Written assignments include essays, case studies and portfolios.

This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • CertHE • Distance learning (full-time) • 1 Years

Start dates

  • September 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:
W591
Institution code:
R55
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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:
W591
Institution code:
R55
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

A level

3 GCE A Level passes or equivalent

3 GCE A Level passes or equivalent Highers/BTEC/Irish Leaving Certificate or overseas equivalencies.
RAD Intermediate or equivalent in any dance genre

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

Additional entry requirements

Interview
Interview conducted by telephone or video conferencing
Other
RAD Intermediate or equivalent standard in any dance genre English Language Proficiency test required for applicants whose first language is not English.

English language requirements

International English Language Testing System (IELTS): band 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in each of the subtests. The IELTS test must have been taken no earlier than two years before the date of the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies is issued.

English Language Requirements:https://www.royalacademyofdance.org/study/higher-education/higher-education-1/how-to-apply#isa

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course 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.

Not enough data available

We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

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

  • A fee of £65 is payable if the applicant is invited to interview

  • Registration fee on enrolment £130

  • Dancewear & equipment as required £60-£100, annually

  • Syllabus Books/CDs/DVDs £120-£350

  • Additional programme resources £350-£700

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