Commercial Dance
University of Wales Trinity Saint DavidCommercial Dance BA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of Wales Trinity Saint David, based in Cardiff, taught full-time over 3 years. 76% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey, and graduates earn £21,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Entry requires around 96 UCAS points.
UCAS Points
96 points
Typical offer · UCAS
Student Satisfaction
76.06%
NSS · Office for Students
Avg. Graduate Salary
£21,000
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
Are you an aspiring dance artist looking to start your career in the commercial dance and performing arts sector? Our Commercial Dance Degree offers a comprehensive platform to help you achieve your goals. This course is designed to equip you with the necessary skills and understanding of the industry, ensuring you can work professionally and meet the growing demand for skilled, versatile, and reliable performers.
This intensive programme focuses on vocational training in dance, providing a practical, studio-based learning environment where you can develop your technical and artistic skills. Through professional training, you’ll have the opportunity to hone your technique and enhance your performance skills under the guidance of experienced industry professionals.
Led by staff with extensive professional backgrounds, you will work alongside an interdisciplinary campus, engaging in a variety of dance projects. This approach not only improves your dance skills but also prepares you for a professional dance career. The course aims to help you create work opportunities and secure positions within the creative industries.
A significant advantage of this degree is the access to a wide range of tutors from various creative industries. These experts will work closely with you, providing support and assistance throughout your studies. Their insights and guidance will be invaluable as you navigate your career path.
The course includes several shared modules with other WAVDA performance programmes, promoting collaboration and exposing you to multidisciplined projects. This experience broadens your horizons and enhances your vocational possibilities. Working on these projects allows you to apply what you’ve learned in a real-world context, fostering a deeper understanding of the dance industry.
Our Commercial Dance Degree is ideal for those who want to turn their passion for dance into a professional dance career. By focusing on practical studio-based learning and offering opportunities to develop your technical dance skills, this course provides a solid foundation for your future in the dance industry, preparing you for a successful career in the dynamic field of commercial dance.
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Career Prospects
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 3 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Cardiff
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Dance
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £21,000
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ