Which Program is for You?

We offer a range of programs to suit all levels and stages of your career, including degrees validated by the University of Bath and awards of the RAD. Offering flexible learning delivered by highly qualified tutors, you can study full or part-time, on-site at the RAD, or by distance learning wherever you are in the world.

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Program Location Duration Application Deadline
Certificate in Dance Teaching (Ballet) Distance Learning 2 years part-time August 1, 2023*
Diploma in Dance Teaching Studies Distance Learning 2 years part-time This program is currently under review and will not run in 2024.
Certificate of Higher Education: Dance Education Distance Learning 1 or 2 years part-time January 26, 2023 / April 30, 2023
Diploma of Higher Education: Dance Education Distance Learning 2 years full-time or
4 years part-time
January 26, 2023 / April 30, 2023
BA (Hons) Dance Education Distance Learning 3 years full-time or
6 years part-time
January 26, 2023 / April 30, 2023
BA (Hons) Ballet Education RAD HQ, London 3 years full-time January 26, 2023
Licentiate of the Royal Academy of Dance RAD HQ, London 5 weeks full-time
annually for 3 years
January 31, 2023
PGCE: Dance Teaching RAD HQ, London 1 year full-time Apply from September 2021
Professional Dancers’ Teaching Diploma RAD HQ, London 12 weeks full-time January 31, 2023
Professional Dancers’ Postgraduate Teaching Certificate Germany Distance Learning 1 year part-time Not running in 2023
Professional Dancers’ Postgraduate Teaching Certificate Australia Distance Learning 1 year part-time Not running in 2023
MA in Education (Dance Teaching) Distance Learning 2 or 3 years
part-time
April 30, 2023

*The deadline for submitting video/DVD applications is July 1, 2023.