London Contemporary Dance School
London, United Kingdom
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 250
- International students
- 40%
- Institution type
- Private non-profit
- Founded
- 1969
Overview
London Contemporary Dance School (LCDS) is a world-leading specialist provider in dance higher education, located at The Place in central London. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in contemporary dance and related disciplines, and is registered with the Office for Students. LCDS is part of The Place, one of Europe's most exciting dance organisations, combining higher education with professional performance, artist development and community engagement.
Fields of study
- Contemporary Dance
- Dance Performance
- Dance Education
- Screendance
- Community Dance
- Choreography
Accreditation: Office for Students (OfS); Quality Assurance Agency (QAA); University of the Arts London (UAL) as validating university
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- September 2026, September 2027
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- admissions@theplace.org.uk
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
£11,000 – £27,000 / year
From about $13,970 / year
Domestic students
£10,050 – £14,400 / year
Fees shown are for 2027/28 academic year. Home (UK) and EU/Overseas rates apply. Fees may increase in subsequent years in line with inflation or government measures. No application or audition fee is charged.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA (Hons) Contemporary Dance Performance (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | £24,000 / year | Varies | Sept 2027 |
| BA (Hons) International Contemporary Dance Practices (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | £24,000 / year | Varies | Sept 2027 |
| CertHE Preparation for Contemporary Dance (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | — | 1 year | £24,000 / year | Varies | Sept 2027 |
| MA Dance: Participation, Communities, Activism (opens in a new tab)English · Hybrid | Master's | 1 year | £22,400 / year | Varies | Sept 2026 |
| MA Screendance (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | 1 year | £26,100 / year | Varies | Sept 2026 |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.