BA (Hons)

Dance and Choreography

Learn more about studying Dance and Choreography as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    3 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    19,950GBP
  • Start date
    Sep

Program overview

What Falmouth University says about their program:

With a focus on creativity and collaboration, you’ll emerge from this course as a technically skilled dancer and an experimental choreographer. On this Dance & Choreography degree you’ll be given the freedom to develop your own ideas and style, creating your own performances from day one while training in our exceptional, state-of-the-art dance studios under guidance from experienced industry professionals.

You’ll be immersed in an inspirational, creative community, benefiting from Falmouth’s interdisciplinary culture. You’ll be surrounded by other artists in a department buzzing with performers, musicians, filmmakers, theatre designers and more. You're encouraged to be proactive and collaborate with students from a range of disciplines; expanding your skillset, knowledge and sense of creative identity while establishing your own innovative approach to dance and movement, ready for a career in performance, communities or allied professions.

This is a course ideally suited to those who want to build their physical skills and technique as a dancer, alongside developing a distinctive choreographic voice as a curious, independent dance artist.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Successful completion of high school diploma
  • 104 to 120 UCAS Tariff points

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Relevant equivalent Level 6 qualifications. Our typical applicants hold an undergraduate degree of 2

    2 or above, or equivalent experience and a demonstrable interest in the subject.

English proficiency

Undergraduate

  • IELTS

    6.0 (no band below 5.5)

  • TOEFL

    80 overall with a minimum score of 18 in writing, listening, and reading and 20 in speaking

  • PTE

    55 (minimum 51 in all four components)

  • Cambridge English Scale

    169

  • Trinity ISE II with Distinction in all four components

Postgraduate

  • IELTS

    6.5 (no band below 6.0)

  • TOEFL

    90 overall with a minimum score of 19 in writing, listening, and reading and 21 in speaking

  • PTE

    60 (minimum 55 in all four components)

  • Cambridge English Scale

    176

  • Trinity

    ISE III with Pass in all four components

Additional tests such as WAEC, WASSCE, NECO English, LRN International, and KITE are accepted Please note the Home Edition and MyBest scores are not accepted.

English proficiency waivers

  • International Baccalaureate (IB) minimum of 5 in standard level English or 4 in Higher Level English
  • European Baccalaureate minimum grade of 7.0 in Advanced English Language 2 or a minimum grade of 7.5 in Advanced English Language 3
  • IGCSE Undergraduate Grade C or above
  • Minimum 2 years working in an English-speaking country
  • Reference from an English teacher

English tests might not be required for students in countries where English is an official language. Please contact our advisors to get more information

Documents required

Undergraduate

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Interview
  • Portfolio (applicable to certain courses only)

Graduate

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Personal statement
  • Portfolio or writing sample (applicable to certain courses only)
  • Two references
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Fees and funding

Through the award of scholarships, Falmouth University aims to support academic enrichment by encouraging diversity and excellence.

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    £19,950 per year

  • Postgraduate tuition

    £19,950 to £25,000 per program

Funding

Vice-Chancellor Scholarships

  • Amount

    £5,000 each

  • Requirements

    International students starting an undergraduate (full-time on-campus) degree.

International Talent Scholarships (Undergraduate)

  • Amount

    £2,000

  • Requirements

    15 scholarships for talented international undergraduates beginning in September 2026; full-time on-campus international fee-paying students.

Falmouth Foundation Awards

  • Amount

    £2,000

  • Requirements

    International fee status students joining a full-time on-campus taught undergraduate degree with integrated foundation year starting in September 2026.

Falmouth Pathway Awards

  • Amount

    £2,000

  • Requirements

    International fee status students joining a full-time on-campus taught undergraduate degree in September 2026 following successful study with an university partner.

EU Postgraduate Scholarship

  • Amount

    The award will reduce the fee payable to match the applicable Home fee for the course.

  • Requirements

    EU passport holders residing in the EU, applying for a full-time, on-campus taught Masters degree starting in September 2026

Postgraduate Country Awards

  • Amount

    £3,000

  • Requirements

    Residents of China, Colombia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Taiwan, Turkey, Thailand, or the USA joining a full-time, on-campus taught Masters degree starting in September 2026

Creativity in Everything Award

  • Amount

    £2,000

  • Requirements

    International fee-paying students joining a full-time, on-campus taught postgraduate creative course starting in September 2026

Sustainable Leader Award

  • Amount

    £3,000

  • Requirements

    New international postgraduate students joining a Masters in International Business Management or Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management at Cornwall Business School starting in September 2026

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What is the cost of living near Falmouth University?

Local figures aren't available yet — values reflect UK-wide averages.

Category Cost  (in British Pound Sterling)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre£1,015Range: £635 to £2,317
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre£824Range: £600 to £1,709
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)£242Range: £150 to £425
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)£32Range: £25 to £43
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)£13Range: £9 to £30
Monthly public transport pass£75Range: £50 to £200
Monthly grocery basket£250Range: £180 to £350
Coffee shop drink£4Range: £3 to £5
Cinema or cultural event ticket£10Range: £8 to £15
Gym membership£35Range: £20 to £60

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Falmouth University

Many international students will require a visa to study in the UK, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.