Our MA Dance offers a unique postgraduate programme combining academic study in performance with a practice-based approach to performance. You will have the opportunity to learn cross-cultural research, ethnography and choreography. The programme also benefits from the input of visiting dancers and choreographers, while dance companies and artists act as mentors for students. This programme is taught in the evenings and is available for both full- and part-time study.
The programme will comprise four core modules plus a dissertation/production. This is a new programme and module titles may change but are expected to be:
This programme will equip you with the theoretical knowledge needed and the practical skills required to work as a dance researcher, dance/performance art practitioner, creative writer, teacher or leader in the dance community. Through the involvement of working professionals throughout the programme, you will be provided with the means to produce your own work and find work in the wider arena. Final degree shows will act as a showcase for dancers.
The programme leader and other staff teaching on this programme will provide academic guidance and supervision throughout the period of study. Advice will be available from administrative staff in the School and the University on accommodation, finance, etc. Pre-sessional and sessional language support may be provided where necessary. Students will have access to the University library and facilities.
Admission to the programme is by audition and interview. Graduates are usually expected to have gained a 2:1 in their undergraduate degree. Special provision is made for the interviewing of international students who are unable to come to the UK for an audition or interview. All international students will be required to have an IELTS score of 7 with an average of 6 in all sectors.
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UCAS code N/A
Final award MA
Intermediate awards available PGCert, PGDip
Details of professional body accreditation N/A
Relevant QAA Benchmark statements N/A
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