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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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BA (Hons) Professional and Commercial Dance (Top-Up)

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Transfer In Friendly

Training

One-year top-up for students holding a relevant foundation degree or HND, developing advanced technical, artistic, and theoretical dance competence in ballet, jazz, contemporary, and commercial dance to professional level

Practical training combines structured workshops across dance styles with supporting theory delivered through lectures, seminars, and tutorials

Programme contacts include Academic Partnership Manager Yusuf Giga and Link Tutor Lindsey Brocklebank

Professional Development

Shockout Arts was the first school in the country to offer higher-level qualifications in professional and commercial dance; students learn alongside professional artists and gain CV-building networking opportunities

Graduates may progress to postgraduate study (PGCE or MA) or professional dance careers

School info

Snapshot

Continuation

60%

1 yr after entry

Enrollment

12.6K

Earnings

£24k

5yr after

Costs & aid

Home tuition & fees

£9,535

Home students · 2026-2027

International tuition & fees

£17,500

overseas students · 2026-2027

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Program info updated Sep 18, 1:20 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Practical training combines structured workshops across dance styles with supporting theory delivered through lectures, seminars, and tutorials

Programme contacts include Academic Partnership Manager Yusuf Giga and Link Tutor Lindsey Brocklebank

Professional Development

Graduates may progress to postgraduate study (PGCE or MA) or professional dance careers

Program Highlights

Training

Practical training combines structured workshops across dance styles with supporting theory delivered through lectures, seminars, and tutorials

Programme contacts include Academic Partnership Manager Yusuf Giga and Link Tutor Lindsey Brocklebank

Professional Development

Graduates may progress to postgraduate study (PGCE or MA) or professional dance careers

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

UCAS Equal ConsiderationJan 13, 2027

2027 Entry Deadline For All Undergraduate Courses Except Those With A 15 October Deadline 475546 · ucas.com

Good to Know

Application Process

Apply through UCAS or use UGM direct application for a single course; do not submit both routes in the same cycle.

Transfer Pathway

Direct entry to the final top-up year for applicants who already hold a relevant FdA or equivalent HE5-level qualification.

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What's The Process

Audition Process

Attend the published Shockout audition and interview; applicants with non-standard qualifications may also be asked for a portfolio or additional assessment.

School info

Snapshot

Continuation

60%

1 yr after entry

Enrollment

12.6K

Earnings

£24k

5yr after

Costs & aid

Home tuition & fees

£9,535

Home students · 2026-2027

International tuition & fees

£17,500

overseas students · 2026-2027

Scholarship · greatermanchester.ac.uk Discover Uni

Training

Practical training combines structured workshops across dance styles with supporting theory delivered through lectures, seminars, and tutorials

Programme contacts include Academic Partnership Manager Yusuf Giga and Link Tutor Lindsey Brocklebank

Professional Development

Graduates may progress to postgraduate study (PGCE or MA) or professional dance careers

Updated Sep 18, 1:20 PM