Course overview
BA (Hons) Contemporary Dance Performance is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in arts, design & media at Northern School of Contemporary Dance in Leeds, United Kingdom. It takes 3 years full time, with intakes in September.
Northern School of Contemporary Dance is a public institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.
Key highlights
| University | Northern School of Contemporary Dance (Public) |
|---|---|
| Location | Leeds, United Kingdom |
| Course | BA (Hons) Contemporary Dance Performance |
| Level | Bachelor's (undergraduate) |
| Subject area | Arts, Design & Media |
| Duration | 3 years full time |
| Tuition per year | £20,160 (≈ ₹24.6 lakh) |
| Intakes | September |
| English requirement | IELTS 5.5 overall with 5.0 in each skill (CEFR B2) |
Interested in BA (Hons) Contemporary Dance Performance?A counsellor checks your eligibility and helps you apply, free of charge.
Fees and costs
Tuition for international students is £20,160 a year, about ₹24.6 lakh. Over 3 years that is roughly £60,480 (≈ ₹73.8 lakh) before any yearly increase.
Overseas fee from the course page, which does not state the fee year; applications listed are for 2027 entry. £1,500 deposit and £51 acceptance fee payable on acceptance
Living costs near the university
| Cost | In GBP | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Average rent paid by current NSCD studentsAbout 90% of students have utilities included | £115–135per week | ≈ ₹14,030 – ₹16,470 |
Living costs for the UK as a whole: £12,000–18,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Plan my monthly living costsCareer outcomes
Graduate employment
80%
In work or further study 15 months after the course
Highly skilled jobs
80%
In highly skilled work 15 months after the course
Job roles
- Graphic designer
- Television/film/video producer
- Social media manager
- Multimedia specialist
- UX designer
- Photographer
Employers hiring for these roles worldwide
WPP
Heineken
Disney
Netflix
BBC
Adobe
Sony
Meta
Google
Universal Music Group
Eligibility
General entry requirements at Northern School of Contemporary Dance for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.
- Entry is by application and audition. NSCD usually asks for two A levels, a Level 3 BTEC National Diploma or equivalent professional or vocational dance training, plus English Language at GCSE level or equivalent.
- Student visa applicants must be 18 on entry. Video auditions are sent with the online application; the 2027 deadline is 17 March 2027.
English requirements
For this course: IELTS 5.5 overall with 5.0 in each skill (CEFR B2).
| Test | What the university asks for |
|---|---|
| IELTS (undergraduate) | 5.5 overall with 5.0 in each skill (CEFR B2). IELTS Online and IELTS One Skill Retake are accepted. |
| IELTS (postgraduate) | 6.0 overall (CEFR B2). |
| Other tests | NSCD's overseas page asks for CEFR B2; ask NSCD which other tests it accepts. |
Intakes
This course starts in: September.
Upcoming intakes and deadlines in the UKHow to apply
- Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
- Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
- Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
- Apply through UCAS and pay any application fee.
- Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
- Apply for your student visa for the UK, then arrange accommodation.
Documents you'll need
- Passport
- Academic certificates and transcripts
- English language evidence
- Financial evidence
- Video audition and a headshot (undergraduate); written answers in the online application
About Northern School of Contemporary Dance
The Northern School of Contemporary Dance (NSCD) is a specialist dance conservatoire in Chapeltown, Leeds. It offers a CertHE, two three-year BA (Hons) degrees in contemporary dance performance and in choreography, producing and teaching, and several MAs, including the VERVE postgraduate dance company.
Overseas students can apply, and video auditions are accepted. NSCD issues the CAS with the unconditional offer, once it has your qualifications, financial evidence, English evidence and passport. It is a good fit only for Indian students with serious contemporary or street dance training.
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FAQs
What is the fee for BA (Hons) Contemporary Dance Performance at Northern School of Contemporary Dance?
The tuition for international students is £20,160 a year (about ₹24.6 lakh). Overseas fee from the course page, which does not state the fee year; applications listed are for 2027 entry. £1,500 deposit and £51 acceptance fee payable on acceptance. Fees usually rise each year, so check the course page before you apply.
How long is BA (Hons) Contemporary Dance Performance?
The course takes 3 years full time.
What English score do I need?
IELTS 5.5 overall with 5.0 in each skill (CEFR B2). Some universities also accept Class 12 English marks or other tests; confirm on the course page.
When can I start?
Intakes: September. Apply early: popular courses can fill up before the deadline.
Can Admission Mantra help me apply?
Yes. A counsellor checks your eligibility, helps you prepare your documents and statement of purpose, and guides you through the application and visa. The first conversation is free.
We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.
- Northern School of Contemporary Dance: BA (Hons) Contemporary Dance Performance (opens in a new tab)
- NSCD: homepage (opens in a new tab)
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- NSCD: MA Contemporary Dance Performance (VERVE) (opens in a new tab)
- NSCD: undergraduate fees (opens in a new tab)
