Professional Dance and Musical Theatre BA (Hons)

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, 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, 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, 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.

After the first year, you may choose a more focused study track:

• Track A: triple threat training; singing, acting and dance.
• Track B: dance-based focus.
• Track C: singing/acting focus.

This allows you to choose a direction of study in the second and third year of the course that is in line with your natural talent and likely destination. These tracks give the opportunity to explore your strengths and passions in greater detail, and opens the degree to students whose strengths lie in or one or more specialist areas.

Year 1

In the first year of study you will study all disciplines in order to develop skills in the fundamental skills required for dance and musical theatre.

Year 2

In year two, alongside the core modules, you may choose a more focused study track: triple threat training, singer/acting focus or a more dance-based focus.

Year 3

In the third year, alongside the core modules, continue on your chosen study track.

Each module is assessed independently and methods may include:

• end-of-semester exams
• written assignments
• oral and poster presentations
• class tests
• practical and performance assessments
• and project reports.

The early years of your course are assessed mostly by guided and set assessment questions and tasks, developing over time to independent and tailored assessment in project and practical work. This model reflects your ability to specialise in Years 2 and 3, after undertaking thorough grounding of core principles at the start of your studies.

Feedback is an essential part of learning and we use a wide range of methods, such as written feedback on your assessments, class feedback sessions and discussions with your tutor. You’ll receive feedback on each assessment, highlighting the positives of your work as well as any areas that need more attention. Practical classes also enable students to receive continuous feedback through corrections and guidance on technique and performance.

Fees for year 2025/26

UK

£9,250

Overseas/EU

£21,800

The tuition fees indicated are for the 2025/26 academic year only.

The tuition fees indicated are for the 2025/26 academic year only. 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.

Supplementary fee from 2025

In addition to your tuition fee, there is a mandatory supplementary fee of £300 per student per year for additional costs associated with (not limited to) costume, lighting, sound, production design and venue hire during your course.

The supplementary fee does not cover student uniform and dance wear or personal costs associated with the course.

This supplementary fee is due for payment by the tuition fees payment deadline.

For more information refer to the Tuition Fee Policy.