Looking for a career path? Get a degree in Dance and Performing Arts

Study Dance and Performing Arts at the University of Bolton, No.1 in the North West for the past three years in Student Satisfaction in the Complete University Guide and No.2 in Teaching Quality in the Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020.

Results are finally in, and everyone is thinking about where they are going to university, or maybe asking if university is right for them. And you know what? It’s the perfect time. A lot of people may be talking about pandemics and lockdowns and recessions, but you have an amazing opportunity right now.

Because it’s all a bit crazy out there, there has never been a better time to study and enhance your knowledge and skill set. Work towards employment, which you’ll be ready for in a few years time, and skip all the drama and stress of a slow market that exists today. For postgraduates, it’s even a good time to think about going back to higher education and growing your skills and qualifications.

Why study Dance and Performing Arts?

For people who love Dance, who love movement and expression through movement, the idea of committing the next forty years of your life to sitting at an office desk might be the definition of insanity. Luckily, this doesn’t have to be the way for everyone.

In association with Manchester’s legendary Shockout Arts, the University of Bolton offers a range of incredible degrees in professional dancing and performance arts disciplines. Whether you love ballet, jazz, contemporary, hip hop or street dance styles, we’ll immerse you in everything, developing the knowledge and skills you’ll need for a career in Dance and Performing Arts.

You will train at Queen’s Specialist Building, Farnworth, as well as at Shockout Arts, studying and training in purpose-built, high specification performing arts studios.

So the million dollar question, why study at the University of Bolton?

Simple. Our students are some of the happiest in the country because at Bolton we are proud to put our students and their needs first. Not forgetting the incredible scene in Greater Manchester and our brilliant student union, students love to learn at Bolton because we teach hands-on courses designed to build you a career that you’ll enjoy.

With flexible study plans, a high ratio of lecturers to students and a range of professionally accredited courses, Bolton students leave university prepared for real work in the real world.

Contact us now

Don’t waste another minute. Places can go fast, so if you think Dance and Performing Arts at the University of Bolton could be the right degree for you, have a look at our range of course options right now, get in touch, and come and enjoy #UniAsItShouldBe.