25 Master's degrees in Dance in United Kingdom

This Dance Movement Psychotherapy course from University of Derby is accredited by the Association for Dance Movement Psychotherapy UK so you can be confident that you’ll be learning the most up to date thinking on Dance Movement Psychotherapy.

This one-year (2-semester) programme offers successful students guaranteed progression to a postgraduate degree at a top UK university. Learn more at the Dance Movement Psychotherapy - Pre-Master's Programme at OnCampus London from Goldsmiths, University of London.

You’ll collaborate in an exciting, dynamic and experimental environment in this Dance and Choreography from Leeds Beckett University

The Postgraduate Certificate Secondary Education - Dance programme at University of Wolverhampton provides a high standard of training for those preparing to take up a teaching post in the secondary school sector. The course complies with the statutory guidance from the Department for Education for Initial Teacher Training courses.

Students who complete this Dance and Choreography programme at University of Derby will be able to produce their own work and have a wider network to allow themselves to further their work as choreographers and dancers.

The University of Salford offers a full-time MA in Dance - Performance and Professional Practices, designed to enhance your skills as a performer and dance professional. This one-year programme, commencing in September 2026, integrates practical training with industry collaboration, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience.

The PGCE Secondary Education: Dance course from University of Wolverhampton provides a high standard of training for those preparing to take up a teaching post in the secondary school sector.  The course complies with the statutory guidance from the Department for Education for Initial Teacher Training courses.

This MRes in Choreography and Performance at the University of Roehampton is designed for dance professionals seeking to enhance their practice through research. The programme spans one year for full-time students and two years for part-time attendees, offering a comprehensive exploration of dance as a form of artistic inquiry.

The University of Salford offers a Master of Arts (MA) in Dance Choreography and Professional Practices. This full-time programme spans one year, providing students with an immersive experience in the dance industry, focusing on the development of creative and professional skills essential for a successful career.

The PGCE Secondary (Dance) programme at Lincoln Bishop University prepares you to teach Dance in either the 11 to 16 (with post-16 enhancement) or 14-19 age phases.  

The Dance program offered by Bath Spa University helps you explore and create choreography for live performance and film.

The Dance Professional Practice M.Sc. at Liverpool Hope University is a 12-month full-time or 27-month part-time programme. This public study mode course focuses on developing your signature dance practice through performance and research, preparing you for high-level roles within the global contemporary dance industry.

The MFA in Choreography at the University of Roehampton is a two-year, full-time programme designed to refine your artistic voice. This degree provides an immersive experience, integrating creative and technical skills essential for a successful career in the arts sector. Join us to explore choreography's potential in various contexts and make a meaningful impact.

The MA in Dance Movement Psychotherapy at Goldsmiths, University of London is a two-year full-time or three-year part-time programme. This degree equips students with essential knowledge and skills in dance movement therapy, preparing them for clinical practice as dance movement psychotherapists.

The Drama, Theatre and Dance course at Royal Holloway University of London is a flexible programme that allows you to undertake in-depth study (both full and part-time), under the supervision of international experts.

This is a highly flexible online distance learning MA designed for dance artists and practitioners. The Professional Practice, Dance (specialisation) MA programme at Middlesex University allows the individual practitioner to focus specifically on their chosen area, for example Participatory Arts, Performance, or Choreography.

You’ll refine your creative vision while gaining practical experience in choreography, dramaturgy, archival work and curation. Blending theory with practice, these programmes prepare you for a range of artistic and professional pathways.

The Performance Dance (Map Dance) degree at University of Chichester is led by mapdance company Artistic Director Yael Flexer. The course operates as a professional performance programme.

The MSc in Performing Arts Medicine at UCL is a unique distance-learning programme designed for health professionals seeking to specialise in the care of performers. This one-year course can be pursued full-time, part-time, or flexibly, and includes two residential weeks on campus, providing a comprehensive understanding of the intersection between health and the performing arts.

The MFA in Dance and Embodied Practice at the University of Roehampton is a two-year full-time programme designed to cultivate your unique artistic vision. This degree integrates creative, technical, and professional skills, preparing you for diverse career pathways in the dance sector.