Diploma of Higher Education: Dance Education (FHEQ Level 5)
HND
Distance
Description
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Type
HND
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Methodology
Distance Learning
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Duration
2 Years
Diploma of Higher Education: Dance Education (FHEQ Level 5)
(Two years full-time or four years part-time)
Compulsory Modules
•The Nature of Dance
•Perspectives on Learning and Teaching
•Safe Practice and Enhancing Performance
Module Options
•Dance in the Community
•Dance Analysis
•Dance Teaching Societies and Awarding Organisations
•Perspectives on Music and Dance
•Managing Yourself in Dance
At Level 5 you will be able to extend your knowledge of philosophical, pedagogical and professional issues in dance teaching, as well as developing your research skills. At this level, you will be able to choose from a range of module options which are studied alongside four compulsory modules.
About this course
Three GCE A Level passes (Grades B, B, C) or equivalent.
Intermediate in dance, e.g. RAD Intermediate
English Language Proficiency test required for applicants whose first language is not English.
Reviews
Subjects
- Dance
- Teaching
- Education and training
- Teacher Education
- Dance Education
- Dance Pedagogy
- Dance Analysis
- Dance in the Community
- The Healthy Dancer
- Music in Dance and Dance Education
Teachers and trainers (1)
Imogen Vasey Carr
Lecturer in Dance Education
Course programme
Each level of the programme can be studied full-time (one year) or part-time (two years). The programme is modular and is delivered across two semesters each year. Whilst most of the study is via distance learning, you will be required to attend an Intensive Study Seminar at RAD, London, in the first semester of the first year.
At Level 4, you will gain a broad perspective on dance education across private and public sectors, including the work of dance teaching societies and dance in school curricula. You will also be introduced to educational concepts which are fundamental throughout your studies, as well as gaining knowledge and understanding of health, fitness and safety in relation to dance teaching.
At Level 5 you will be able to extend your knowledge of philosophical, pedagogical and professional issues in dance teaching, as well as developing your research skills. At this level, you will be able to choose from a range of module options which are studied alongside four compulsory modules.
Duration: Two years full time or four years part time
International students
For students who do not have English as a first language:
An overall score of 6.5 or more in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is required with a minimum of 6.0 in each subtest.
Additional information
Diploma of Higher Education: Dance Education (FHEQ Level 5)