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UndergraduateHigher National CertificateUCAS: 055W

Performing Arts (Dance)

University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)
Wakefield, England
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1 yearDuration
£9,500Per Year (Intl)
£7,400Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College), the HNC Performing Arts (Dance) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Wakefield, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. The course is designed to train performers, choreographers and dance practitioners at a higher level for those who wish to pursue a career within the dance industry. This course provides professional dance training in Commercial, Contemporary, Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Choreography, Conditioning and community dance teaching. After this course many of our graduates convert this qualification into a BA Hons by studying a further years training of a BA Top-Up course. Home/uk fees are £7,400 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and a 85% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Dance Technique and Performance
Contemporary and Commercial Dance
Ballet and Pointe Work
Jazz and Tap Dance
Choreography and Composition
Dance Conditioning and Injury Prevention
Community Dance and Teaching Practice
Professional Development in the Dance Industry
UCAS Code:055W
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points64

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£9,500

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£9,500

Home Student Fee

£7,400

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

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UK subject average: £18,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

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💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
5%Studying
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
50%Professional Jobs
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