Royal Academy of Dance
Ballet Education BA (Hons)
Royal Academy of Dance

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 20 graduates of Ballet Education BA (Hons) at Royal Academy of Dance for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Education.

Overall student satisfaction
41 /100
20 total respondents
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22653 £18416 £20852
25-75 percentile range £17435 - £26811 £13109 - £23815 £14622 - £27246

Course Description

This is a modular programme providing an opportunity for you to gain a degree and prepare for a career in dance teaching. This programme reflects our history and heritage in promoting knowledge and understanding of ballet, ballet education and ballet teaching. This onsite, three year degree programme combines dance training with a preparation for teaching.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Ballet Education BA (Hons) at Royal Academy of Dance

85% Elementary occupations

Modules are assessed through a variety of practical examinations, written assignments and assessment of teaching. More information available on our website.

Grading Distribution

Students of the course received the following grades

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Qualification requirements

Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)

RAD Intermediate or equivalent standard in ballet. English Language Proficiency test required for applicants whose first language is not English.

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Ballet Education, BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Ballet Education BA (Hons)

Ireland £7665 year 1
Channel Islands £7665 year 1
EU £9955 year 1
England UK £7665 year 1
Scotland £7665 year 1
Wales £7665 year 1
Northern Ireland £7665 year 1
International £9955 year 1

Additional fee information

  • £120 registration fee on enrolment.
  • £60 audition fee is payable if you are invited to audition for this programme.

Typical Programme Costs:

Recurring Costs (for programme duration)

•Dancewear & equipment as required £450-£650

•Travel to and from RAD and Placements £1,250-£3,600 (dependent on student's term time address)

•Accommodation £600-£1200 pcm or £7,200-£14,400 per annum depending on the choice of accommodation (individual room, sharing a flat etc)

One-off costs (for programme duration)

•Syllabus Books/CDs/DVDs £100-£300

•Additional programme resources £150-£250

Average student cost of living in London

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

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.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

About Royal Academy of Dance

The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) is an exam board for dance education with its headquarters in London, England. RAD has more than 14,000 member institutions operating under its name, which can be found nationally as well as internationally. In terms of methodology, this academy is known for allowing the student to master each step of their development before progressing to the next stage. In a similar spirit, the academy’s academic approach gives considerable importance to time spent in the classroom.

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Student composition of Royal Academy of Dance

undergraduates:
85
postgraduates:
20
Total:
105
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Where is this programme taught

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