Duration Two years full-time UCAS code W500 Typical offer 112 UCAS points: BBC (A-Level), DMM (BTEC)
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DANCE
BA (Hons)
Dance has been identified as one of the fastest-growing art forms, increasingly recognised for its popularity as well as social, artistic and cultural relevance in contemporary society. The BA (Hons) Dance programme is the first two-year work-based dance degree in the UK, representing a unique partnership between the University of Suffolk and DanceEast. Responding to growth in demand for dance artists working in health, education and community settings, this innovative course will prepare you for a successful career and develop your artistic voice. It is delivered intensively over 40 weeks each year, from mid-September to the end of July, supporting continuous learning, training and professional exposure. DanceEast is one of the UK’s leading national dance organisations, hosting an eclectic selection of internationally renowned dance companies and choreographers and its reach extends far beyond work presented in the theatre. Professional dance artists bring dance to people in schools, hospitals, hospices, care homes and sheltered housing. We’re privileged to see how dance changes lives every day. The BA (Hons) Dance course is designed to develop you as a versatile dance artist. You will gain the technical, creative, professional skills and knowledge to work in a range of community, education and health settings. Throughout the course, you will be taught by professional dance artists, practitioners and experienced lecturers. Your experience and employability will be enhanced through a unique interdisciplinary approach to dance that brings together several departments at the University with DanceEast. You will attend lectures, participate in classes and workshops, and learn through a range of hands-on work experiences and placements. Modules are undertaken over two consecutive years on a full-time basis, and they are grouped in four strands:
• Dance Pedagogy • Creative Practice • Contextual Studies in Dance • Independent Artist
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Course fees for two-year accelerated degrees differ from standard fees. See page 172.