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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W3DB

Professional Dance and Musical Theatre (Dancebox Studios and Theatre Works)

Buckinghamshire New University
Milton Keynes, England
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3 yearsDuration
£15,910Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
99%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in creative arts and design with the BA (Hons) Professional Dance and Musical Theatre (Dancebox Studios and Theatre Works) at Buckinghamshire New University. Based in Milton Keynes, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. The 3 year Professional Dance & Musical Theatre Degree is a rigorous programme of vocational training for aspiring professional performers. This outstanding programme of study trains performers to an audition-ready, professional level through the delivery of a detailed technical training in dance and musical theatre disciplines. After gaining a strong grounding in all dance and musical theatre skills in year 1, students have the opportunity to focus the final 2 years of their training to develop the specific skills required for their desired employment. International tuition fees are £15,910 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 92% student satisfaction rating, and 79% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Contemporary Dance Technique
Classical Ballet Foundation
Musical Theatre Performance Skills
Jazz and Commercial Dance
Singing Technique and Vocal Production
Acting for Musical Theatre
Movement Analysis and Reflection
Professional Performance and Industry Practice
UCAS Code:W3DB
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points88

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£15,910

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£47,730

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Buckinghamshire New University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£21,000£24,000£26,000
3 years£14,500£20,500£26,500
5 years£19,000£25,000£32,500

UK subject average: £23,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 11% below UK average salary
This course
£20,500
UK average
£23,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£23,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-02-04 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

69%Working
10%Studying
16%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
65%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-02-04 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
99%
Learning opportunities
99%
Assessment and feedback
98%
Academic support
100%
Organisation and management
96%
Learning resources
84%
Student voice
97%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Buckinghamshire New University

Buckinghamshire New University offers Professional Dance and Musical Theatre (Dancebox Studios and Theatre Works) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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