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find out moreThis International Foundation programme provides an intensive year of dance study.
Students who select the 4-year BA (Hons) Contemporary Dance with International Foundation Year programme and pass all modules, will automatically progress to year 1 of the BA (Hons) Contemporary Dance programme at Trinity Laban.
The International Foundation Year: Contemporary Dance & English can also be selected as a stand-alone 1-year programme for students who wish to explore their dance practice at a conservatoire in London whilst improving their English language skills.
All students on the BA (Hons) Contemporary Dance with International Foundation Year will be entered for the Trinity ISE II (B2) examination. Students must pass this qualification in order to progress to year 1 of the BA (Hons) Contemporary Dance.
For full details see our Programme Specification
Module information for the BA (Hons) Contemporary Dance.
The Programme consists of 1300 notional learning hours made up of contact hours in class, and self-directed learning hours which include preparation for assessment components
Learning will take place through a blend of formal tuition, experiential learning and self-directed study.
Learning and teaching methods support the acquisition of knowledge and skills, alongside critical thinking and reflective evaluation. Students will be encouraged to be active learners in contributing to discussion, peer observation and feedback, and group work.
Alongside the taught elements of the Programme, hours are allocated for self-directed study to support your learning in the taught sessions. In this time, you will be expected to undertake a variety of tasks, including exploration and experimentation within the studio, rehearsals, reading and research, alongside an expectation for individual reflection.
Each module of the BA (Hons): Contemporary Dance with International Foundation Year is assessed separately through assessment tasks within each Module, providing a range of processes and modes of delivery for you to engage with. Assessment Components are designed to demonstrate your ability to meet the respective learning outcomes of each module; they include:
A schedule of assessment tasks will be published each year. You will receive an assignment sheet which details the requirements of each formal assignment/presentation.
Formative feedback takes the form of in-class dialogue and discussion on a continuing basis; tutorials with the module/component tutors and/or the Programme Leader at key milestones during the year.
Normally, applicants to the International Foundation Year will have the following dance and academic profile:
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You must meet a minimum of CEFR B1 (IELTS 4.5 min in all areas). International applicants (non EU/EEA) will be required to take a IELTS for UKVI English Language test.
Assessed at audition: candidates will be expected to demonstrate technical expertise and potential, and imaginative responses to creative tasks set; commitment and potential to study dance at a professional level; and enthusiasm for the physical demands of intensive dance training.
It is not possible to confirm fees for future academic years, as fee changes are linked to inflation and changes in government policy.
This information can be found on our Accommodation and Costs of Living pages.
The provision for automatic progression to Trinity Laban’s BA (Hons) Contemporary Dance programme means that if EU applicants are successful at audition for the Foundation programme they may be eligible to apply for a UK government tuition fee loan for their Foundation Year, through the Student Loan Company. The government loan is available on the basis that the Programme offers Foundation Entry to the BA (Hons) Contemporary Dance, in other words, it is a 4-year programme for applicants meeting the required thresholds for progression.
You can find more information about who qualifies for Student Finance here.
UCAS | 191F |
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Location | Laban Building |
Start Date | September 2023 |
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find out moreI love the way that there’s so much to do in London has so much to do. I’ve always wanted to be in London and it has so much more than I thought. I am enjoying the Foundation course because I can practice my English while being here in London. There is so much love put into this course. You can follow your passion and work on your English so that you’re ready to focus on dance and do your essays in the BA course.
Axelle DeGroote, Belgium
BA (Hons) Contemporary Dance with International Foundation Year