Royal Academy of Dance
Dance Education (Distance Learning) BA (Hons)
Royal Academy of Dance

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 20 graduates of Dance Education (Distance Learning) BA (Hons) and other courses in Education 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
50 /100
20 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

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

The programme offers a unique opportunity to become part of an international community of learners engaged in the study of dance education and teaching. As a distance learner you will be able to study from home, using study materials available through our website and supported every step of the way by a dedicated team of tutors.

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 Dance Education (Distance Learning) BA (Hons) at Royal Academy of Dance

65% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
5% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
5% Legal professionals
5% Protective service occupations
5% Customer service occupations
5% Information Technology Professionals

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Education

Qualification requirements

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

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

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

Costs

Tuition Fees Dance Education (Distance Learning) BA (Hons)

Channel Islands £7080 year 1
Ireland £7080 year 1
England UK £7080 year 1
Scotland £7080 year 1
Wales £7080 year 1
Northern Ireland £7080 year 1
EU £7080 year 1
International £7080 year 1

Additional fee information

  • Registration fee on enrollment £120
  • Dancewear & equipment as required £50-£100
  • 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.

List of 1 Bachelor and Master Courses from Royal Academy of Dance - Course Catalogue

Student composition of Royal Academy of Dance

undergraduates:
85
postgraduates:
20
Total:
105
  • Where are our alumni now? | Royal Academy of Dance
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Where is this programme taught

Main Site
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