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MA Dance & Creative Enterprise

Northern School of Contemporary Dance · Leeds, United Kingdom · Master's (postgraduate)

Researched 28 Oct 2026

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Level

Master's

Duration

1 year full time

Tuition / year

£20,160 (≈ ₹24.6 lakh)

Intakes

September

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Course overview

MA Dance & Creative Enterprise is a postgraduate (master's) course in arts, design & media at Northern School of Contemporary Dance in Leeds, United Kingdom. It takes 1 year 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
CourseMA Dance & Creative Enterprise
LevelMaster's (postgraduate)
Subject areaArts, Design & Media
Duration1 year full time
Tuition per year£20,160 (≈ ₹24.6 lakh)
IntakesSeptember
English requirementIELTS 6.0 overall (CEFR B2)

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Fees and costs

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

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

80.3%

Sustained employment with or without further study, 1 year after graduation, tax year 2023-24

Average (median) salary

£23,900

≈ ₹29.2 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 master's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

  • MAs are open to graduates of two- or three-year higher education dance (or, for Dance & Creative Enterprise, performance) training, or artists with equivalent professional experience.
  • VERVE needs an audition (in person or by video if shortlisted); Dance & Creative Enterprise has an online interview and no audition.
  • MA Professional Dance Pedagogy and MA Teaching & Facilitating are part time, so they are not listed here.

English requirements

For this course: IELTS 6.0 overall (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.

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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 on the university's application portal 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 MA Dance & Creative Enterprise 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 MA Dance & Creative Enterprise?

The course takes 1 year full time.

What English score do I need?

IELTS 6.0 overall (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: MA Dance & Creative Enterprise (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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