BA Professional and Commercial Dance (Shockout Arts)
University of Greater Manchester
About this course
BA (Hons) Professional and Commercial Dance, a BA (Hons) Dance degree centred on dance training within the performing arts industry. Core topics include Ethics & Professional Practice. Delivered over three years at Shockout Arts in Manchester, the course includes a final-year major project. The first year introduces foundational elements through Core Techniques, Commercial Dance, Musical Theatre Techniques, and Contextual Dance Studies 1. The second year builds competency with Choreographic Devices, Musical Theatre Techniques and Performance, Professional and Commercial Technique and Performance, and Contextual Dance Studies 2. The final year involves advanced study and professional preparation through Advanced Technical and Professional Studies, Professional Practice and Self Promotion, Professional and Commercial Showcase, and the Major Project with Research Skills.
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Entry requirements
104 UCAS points. We accept a full range of qualifications that carry UCAS points, including A-levels and BTECs. Please see our guide to the UCAS Tariff for examples of how to achieve these points. For most courses, we are also able to consider non-tariffable qualifications. Any subjects are acceptable at Level 3. Subjects that include experience of dance are preferred. You should also have five GCSEs at grade C or above or grade 4 to 9 (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics. You'll be required to attend an audition and interview, staged at Shockout Arts. If you don't have the above qualifications but possess equivalent qualifications or experience, we'll be happy to consider your application. In addition to attending an audition and interview, we may require you to provide a portfolio of work or complete another form of test so that we can assess your application. You'll need to provide a satisfactory medical report signed by your GP to confirm you are fit and well to undertake full-time intensive and rigorous physical training. If English isn’t your first language, you’ll also need IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent). We also accept a range of other English language qualifications – please visit our English Language Requirements web page for more details. This course is open to Home students only. Applications from International and EU students cannot usually be accepted because the study location for this course is not licenced by UKVI to sponsor students. Therefore, if you require sponsorship under the Student Visa Route to study in the UK, then, unfortunately, we'll be unable to consider your application for this course. Some EU students are eligible to study this course under the EU Settlement Scheme or Common Travel Area arrangement – for details, please visit https://www.gov.uk/guidance/studying-in-the-uk-guidance-for-eu-students.
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What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 74%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 28%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 64%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 60%
- Left higher education: 35%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 20 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North West: 60%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 10%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 5%
- Northern Ireland: 20%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Musical Theatre Techniques
- Core Techniques
- Contextual Dance Studies 1
- Commercial Dance
- Choreographic Devices
- Contextual Dance Studies 2
- Musical Theatre Techniques and Performance
- Professional and Commercial Technique and Performance
- Professional Practice and Self Promotion
- Professional and Commercial Showcase
- Advanced Technical and Performance Studies
- Major Project with Research Skills
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Professional and Commercial Dance (Shockout Arts) at University of Greater Manchester earn?
The median salary is £17,500 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,000 and £27,000. The £23,500 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Dance.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Professional and Commercial Dance (Shockout Arts) at University of Greater Manchester?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Professional and Commercial Dance (Shockout Arts) at University of Greater Manchester?
The average entrant had 103 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Professional and Commercial Dance (Shockout Arts) at University of Greater Manchester?
60% of students continued into their second year, and 35% left higher education.