BA (Hons) Commercial Dance

UK entry requirements

Tariff

80 UCAS tariff points

GCSE

A minimum of grade 4 (C) in English Language and Mathematics

Contextual offers

We apply a contextual admissions process for UK undergraduate applicants who have been in care or are the first in their family to enter Higher Education. Those who are eligible may receive a conditional offer with reduced entry requirements, typically two grades lower for A-levels and one grade (or eight tariff points) for BTEC or mixed qualifications.

Read our contextual admissions policy for eligibility criteria and further information.

Mixed qualifications

Typically the only scenario where we make conditional offers expressed as UCAS tariff points is when an applicant presents mixed qualifications, most typically a combination of A-levels and a BTEC qualification.

In this instance, we may make a tariff point offer to present the applicant with more flexibility on equivalencies. In this case, please be aware that we may still ask for a specific score across certain qualifications and subjects. E.g. ‘This offer is conditional on you achieving 128 tariff points. This must include A-level Mathematics at grade B.’

Subject exclusions

We do not accept General Studies and Critical Thinking. These subjects will not be included in any conditional offer we make.

Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

We welcome applications from students who are completing relevant EPQ Projects. Whilst we recognise the value of these projects in preparing students for independent learning at university, the EPQ is unlikely to form part of any conditional offer we make.

The EPQ will also not lower the specifics of any conditional offer we choose to make. We will consider the EPQ as part of the holistic assessment of the application and it could be used to form part of our final decision at Confirmation stage.

AS levels

We recognise that there will be differences of opportunity varying by school and college. As not all students will have the opportunity to sit AS Level exams, it is unlikely we will include AS Level grades in any offer we choose to make. Where students have completed an AS Level subject, we will consider this as part of the holistic assessment of the application and it could be used to form part of our final decision at Confirmation stage.

Please contact our admissions team for further information.

If your first language is not English, we will require evidence of English language proficiency.

Minimum requirements are:

IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each component.

For more information, including other acceptable tests, please see the full list of English language requirements at City.

English language programmes

Don’t meet the English language requirements? INTO City St George’s, University of London offers English language programmes to help prepare you for study at university.

These intensive and flexible courses are designed to improve your English ability for entry to degree courses.

As a part of City St George’s, University of London, Urdang is part of a diverse, international community of students, and we welcome applications from around the world. 

We have Home Office approval to teach students at all City St George’s, University of London sites, including Finsbury Town Hall. 

For all details on visa applications and enquiries please see our Student Visa pages for more details.

We consider international applicants and their qualifications on a case-by-case basis.

Year 1 – Foundations

Build strong technique across commercial, jazz, street and contemporary. Develop conditioning and acrobatics, learn choreography and contextual studies, and perform in your first project.

Year 2 – Development

Advance performance and audition skills, explore stage and screen work including self-taping, and gain insight into industry practice. Work as part of a company project and broaden your versatility with commercial musical theatre.

Year 3 – Professional launch

Showcase your individuality through a major project and industry performance. Refine audition craft with professionals, strengthen your personal brand, and prepare a professional portfolio for agents, casting directors and employers.

Through all core modules you will develop the Graduate Attributes, five core skillsets that will help you launch a successful, fulfilling career. Find out more about the Graduate Attributes.

Assessment methods

You will train intensively in the studio with daily classes, rehearsals and performance projects. Learning is supported by lectures, seminars, tutorials and workshops with industry guests.

Assessment is mainly through practical performance, projects and digital submissions, with some written and reflective work.

You’ll receive continuous feedback in class as well as structured feedback on assessments to support your development.

Fees for year 2025/26

UK

£9,535

Overseas/EU

£21,800

The tuition fees indicated are for the 2025/26 academic year only and subject to government legislation. Fees for future years may be subject to an inflationary increase in the region of 5%.

Funding options

Explore up-to-date information about funding options, available financial support and typical living costs.

• UK/ROI students can apply for a tuition fee loan.
• Further awards may be applied for following a successful audition. Eligible applicants will be contacted.

Additional expenses

Some of our degrees may involve additional expenses which are not covered by your tuition fees. The costs of uniform, dancewear and footwear and are not covered by the fees. Find out more about additional expenses.