Dance – (B.A.)

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Content and Modules

The course runs for 5 days a week over two semesters, developing across the three years through a series of progressive modules. Lectures are designed to practically engage students in learning with most modules being taught in the studios at Campus North.

Level 4 modules are designed to lay a foundation through the development of subject specific skills as well as the necessary academic skills required to meet the demands of university study.

Level 5 modules further develop the students’ critical, analytical and reflective understanding and their ability to apply different principles, theories, techniques and approaches to their work.

Level 6 modules challenge the students’ understanding of practical and theoretical ideas through the application of their knowledge and experience to a range of more complex professional contexts.

Just five reasons to study Dance at UCS:

• Technique classes for all students are available each day of the week
• Supplemental dance fitness and Pilates training each week, plus access to classes at DanceEast
• Choreographic and compositional exploration in a supportive, refreshing and challenging environment, drawing on the inspiring location of Ipswich and surrounding beauty of the Suffolk countryside and coast
• A focus on creating employable, creative and adaptable dance professionals, capable of undertaking and initiating a range of roles in the dance and arts sector upon graduation, with volunteering opportunities on your doorstep at DanceEast
• A chance to be a member of Forefront Dance, a company for all dance students to work with international choreographers and dance professionals such as Jasmin Vardimon Dance Company and Rachel Cherry

Student testimonials

“The course gives us the opportunity to experience working with a range of people of different ages, abilities and cultures, providing a greater knowledge than a normal dance degree and allowing us to find our own specific area of interest.” (Oliver Tibble, Level 6)

“I feel that this course, which focuses on contemporary dance techniques, creative work and a balance of theory and practice, in really well equipped facilities, will provide me with the platform I need to fulfil my ambitions.” (Kirsty Lock, Level 4)

Funding details

National Scholarship Programme

As part of the new student finance system, students with households incomes under £25,000 per year will benefit from a new National Scholarship Programme. This new scheme is targeted towards students who most need financial help.
The National Scholarship is funded jointly by the Government and Universities. UCS has been awarded a number of National Scholarships which students can apply for Suffolk Access Champion Scheme
The Suffolk Access Champion Scheme will be open to eligible students currently studying at a Suffolk State Sixth form, College or Academy, and applying to study at UCS on a full-time undergraduate degree programme in 2012-13.
The Suffolk Access Champion will work over two years mentoring Year 10 and 11 students to encourage progression on to higher education.

Scholarships for international students

UCS offers a generous scholarship scheme for all undergraduate students paying international fees.
All international students that are offered and have firmly accepted a place on a full-time undergraduate Foundation or Honours degree course at UCS by the 30 September for the year of entry, will be eligible for a scholarship of £1,000 per year for the duration of their course. This scholarship will be awarded each year once annual fees have been paid in full.
Please note that any international students accepted on a course that requires a practice placement with a Primary Care Trust, for example Nursing, Midwifery or Radiography, will incur an additional £3000 fee per each year of study (this excludes all British Islands students except the Falkland Islands).