Part Time Distance Learning and RAD Award Programmes

For the following part-time, distance learning and RAD professional award programmes, please apply directly to the RAD by downloading an application form and guidance notes. These should be read carefully before completing your application.

Programme Apply by Apply via
Licentiate of the Royal Academy of Dance 31 January 2025 Registry
MA in Education (Dance Teaching) 30 April 2025 Registry
BA (Hons) Dance Education (part time) 30 April 2025 Registry
Diploma of Higher Education Dance Education (part time) 30 April 2025 Registry
Diploma in Dance Teaching Studies Not running in 2025/26 Registry
Certificate in Dance Teaching (Ballet) - UK students* 1 August 2025 Registry
Certificate in Dance Teaching (Ballet) -International students* 1 August 2025 RAD National Office
Professional Dancers' Graduate Teaching Diploma (UK & Australia) 1 November 2024 Registry (UK)
  1. Each programme has a limited number of places and therefore early application is recommended.
  2. * The deadline for submitting video applications is 1 July 2025.
  3. See RAD National Offices contact details.

Regulations

All students are required to abide by the procedures and regulations of the Royal Academy of Dance and, for validated programmes, the University of Bath. The General Regulations of the Faculty of Education can be found on the Regulations page and are made available to each student upon enrolment.

Those applying for a University of Bath-validated programme should read this guidance document.

Applying