Overview

On Dance Creative Dance Education degree offered at University of Salford study practical and theoretical modules and undertake an educational and industry-focused teaching placement. You’ll get an insight into teaching dance in various contexts to suit your ambitions as a dance artist, including formal education, youth dance settings and community dance environments. This programme develops both emerging and experienced dance educators by helping you to identify and support the artistry rooted in dance teaching. You’ll understand the role of choreography in teaching and explore the creative elements involved in being a dance educator.

Employment

After graduating with a master’s in dance education, you’ll be perfectly positioned to teach dance in a range of working environments. You may choose to pursue a career as a dance teacher in a school or college, a dance instructor or a choreographer, to name just some of your options. You’ll have a deep understanding of pedagogical approaches, understanding of current practice, policy and legislation in the arts, as well as transferrable skills preparing you for a wide range of careers across the sector. Your ability to research, develop and deliver ideas in a creative and professional way will be highly valued by many employers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Choreographic Practices

Approaches To Dance Pedagogy

Teaching Strategy and Design In Dance

Choreographic Investigations

Dance Teaching Placement

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-18 00:00:00

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More details

Applications are considered on a rolling basis

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Dance View 27 other Masters in Dance in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants to this programme must have a good degree in a dance-related subject
The application process will also involve a practical audition and record of a piece of choreography (live or pre-recorded). In a personal statement (approximately 4000 characters), students will be asked to write about the ways that this specific MA programme will help them advance from their current work within dance towards specific career aspirations. Both skype and digitally transferred materials can be considered in support of the application’s practical elements.

Tuition Fee

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International

15750 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15750 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

8550 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8550 GBP per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Salford

500 - 800 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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