BA (Hons) Dance (Top-up)

Why study at Buckinghamshire New University?

A top-up degree is the equivalent of the final year of an undergraduate degree, and offers a chance to deepen your knowledge, skills and understanding of your subject, while also getting an internationally-recognised qualification.

This programme will focuses on commercial dance forms that range from street, to classical ballet. Unlike many other courses this programme focuses primarily on jazz technique and the commercial dance industry and is therefore aimed at those students keen to learn about the wider commercial dance sector.

During this course you’ll be able to take advantage of regular masterclasses. Taught by leading industry professionals, these classes allow you to further develop technique and acquire a deep understanding of a range of dance styles. This also provides ample opportunity to network with professionals working in the field.

You will have access to a range of our state-of-the-art facilities including a well-equipped gym, dance studios, fitness studio and a brand new Human Performance Lab. Also with the West End just a short train ride away, you'll be perfectly located to immerse yourself in the performing arts.

Find out more about what life in the School of Dance and Performance is like.

What will I study?

BA (Hons) Dance and Performance Top-up offers students the chance to study at an institution rich in culture, with The Wycombe Swan theatre next door and London West End just a short train ride away. This industry focused Programme is delivered through a variety of teaching mediums; studio classes, workshops, lectures and seminars, all designed to provide a stimulating environment with opportunities for students to work with local dance organisations and professional dance practitioners in the field.

The overall aim is to use innovative teaching and learning methods to guide students towards becoming more independent learners by the end of the programme, and to allow them to explore issues fully in the context of their work

How will I be taught and assessed?

During your time with us you will find the emphasis will be on enabling you to develop essential skills (both in practice and theory) and knowledge that are needed to learn and to demonstrate learning. You will be expected to apply theoretical understanding in a variety of different scenarios, and employ a number of approaches to expression and articulation in assignments in self-directed modules.

Masterclasses will be taught by industry professionals and will be used to expand your knowledge and understanding of a variety of dance genres as well as to develop and hone your technique.