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UndergraduateCertificate of Higher EducationUCAS: W763

Foundation Professional and Commercial Dance

University of Greater Manchester
Manchester, England
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1 yearDuration
£9,535Per Year (Home)
£9,535Home Fee
91%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Greater Manchester, the CertHE Foundation Professional and Commercial Dance provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Manchester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. In December 2024, the University of Bolton was granted permission by the Office for Students (OfS) to change its name to the University of Greater Manchester with immediate effect. While we work to update our systems, you may see both names used in the information we provide. The CertHE Foundation Professional and Commercial Dance delivered by Shockout Arts is designed for those who are passionate about a career in professional and commercial dance but want to develop and strengthen their foundation skills before undertaking full-time professional training at the degree level. This one... Home/uk fees are £9,535 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
Ballet Foundations
Jazz and Musical Theatre Dance
Commercial Dance Styles
Dance Choreography and Composition
Professional Practice and Industry Preparation
Movement Analysis and Body Conditioning
Performance and Audition Technique
UCAS Code:W763
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
PTE Academic59————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Home/EU Fees Home students starting this course in the first year will be required to pay a Home fee of £9,790 for the academic year 2026/27. International Fees International applications are not possible for this course As an international student you are not allowed to study this course because of the restrictions on your visa. We offer a wide range of full-time courses in lots of different subjects, many of our courses start in September and January. If you would like to see what courses are

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Greater Manchester

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£10,500£17,500£22,000
5 years£19,000£23,500£27,000

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

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£17,500
UK average
£18,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 31% above UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£18,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 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

Subject area average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students 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%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
60%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Subject-group average for this provider

3 Scholarships Available

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Care Experienced Bursary 21-22

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The University of Greater Manchester Group Progression Scholarship 2021-22

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Need-based

Care Leavers Bursary 2020/2021

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About University of Greater Manchester

University of Greater Manchester offers Foundation Professional and Commercial Dance as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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