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BA (Hons) Dance: Choreography, Producing and Teaching

Northern School of Contemporary Dance · Leeds, United Kingdom · Bachelor's (undergraduate)

Researched 28 Oct 2026

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Level

Bachelor's

Duration

3 years full time

Tuition / year

£20,160 (≈ ₹24.6 lakh)

Intakes

September

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Course overview

BA (Hons) Dance: Choreography, Producing and Teaching 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

Key highlights
UniversityNorthern School of Contemporary Dance (Public)
LocationLeeds, United Kingdom
CourseBA (Hons) Dance: Choreography, Producing and Teaching
LevelBachelor's (undergraduate)
Subject areaArts, Design & Media
Duration3 years full time
Tuition per year£20,160 (≈ ₹24.6 lakh)
IntakesSeptember
English requirementIELTS 5.5 overall with 5.0 in each skill (CEFR B2)

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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

Living costs
CostIn GBPApprox. 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.

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Career outcomes

Graduate employment

73%

% of respondents whose main activity is 'Employed' 15 months after graduation

Average (median) salary

£20,900

≈ ₹25.5 lakh a year

Median annualised earnings

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).

English tests accepted
TestWhat 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 testsNSCD's overseas page asks for CEFR B2; ask NSCD which other tests it accepts.

Need a score? IELTS and PTE coaching is available with us.

Intakes

This course starts in: September.

Upcoming intakes and deadlines in the UK

How to apply

  1. Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
  2. Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
  3. Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
  4. Apply through UCAS and pay any application fee.
  5. Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
  6. 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) Dance: Choreography, Producing and Teaching 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) Dance: Choreography, Producing and Teaching?

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.

  1. Northern School of Contemporary Dance: BA (Hons) Dance: Choreography, Producing and Teaching (opens in a new tab)
  2. NSCD: homepage (opens in a new tab)
  3. NSCD: BA (Hons) Contemporary Dance Performance (opens in a new tab)
  4. NSCD: MA Contemporary Dance Performance (VERVE) (opens in a new tab)
  5. NSCD: undergraduate fees (opens in a new tab)

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