• Programme aims
• Programme content
• Entry requirements
• Awards
• Fees

Programme aims

The aim of the programme is to utilise and extend the knowledge, skills and understanding of professional dancers beyond the context of professional theatre, with a particular emphasis on dance in education and the community. Students will advance scholarship in dance by combining academic perspectives and personal and professional experience in the field.

Programme content

Year One Modules :

• Dance in Education and the Community
• Combined Arts
• Dance Science

Year Two Modules :

• Contemporary Issues and Dance - Sociological perspectives
• Research Methods
• Placement

Year Three Modules:

• MA Dissertation

Programme entry requirements

For an overview of the entry requirements, please refer to the "Admission requirements" page.

Applicants should have a minimum three years professional experience, a company testimonial, written assignment and interview.

Awards

This is a flexible programme with students able to leave after one, two or three years of study.

Level M

• One year: PG Cert in Applied Studies in Dance
• Two years: PG Dip in Applied Studies in Dance
• Three years: MA in Applied Studies in Dance

Fees*

1st Year

* Fees correct as of 23rd November 2007

Fees for 1st year students commencing in 2008-09. Fees for subsequent years of study are likely to increase. An additional cost may be incurred for transferring between levels of study. These are indicative fees, to be confirmed. Students should confirm their fees upon being offered a place.

2nd Year

* Fees correct as of 23rd November 2007

Fees for 2nd year students commencing in 2008-09. An additional cost may be incurred for transferring between levels of study. These are indicative fees, to be confirmed. Students should confirm their fees upon re-registering for their 2nd year.