Overview

Dance Studies at Texas Tech University offers investigation into a range of disciplinary practices and includes in-depth study of dance histories, arts advocacy, pedagogies, and critical reading and writing. Students also investigate movement practices in the contexts of choreography, anatomy and kinesiology, somatics, and collaboration. Completion of a written thesis or thesis project in a specialized area is required.

The online Master of Arts in Dance Studies at Texas Tech University requires a minimum of 36 semester hours of graduate-level course requirements.

Upon completion of this degree, students will be able to:

Engage in rigorous investigation of dance in diverse artistic, cultural, and educational contexts.

Synthesize and demonstrate the creative, physical, and intellectual skills needed to research, write about, discuss, teach, and practice dance at the graduate level.

Distinguish and analyze individual areas of interest relative to the student's professional goals in the form of a thesis project.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Dance histories

Arts advocacy

Pedagogies

Critical reading and writing

Research

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Lubbock, United States

Disciplines

Dance View 7 other Masters in Dance in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Undergraduate degree transcripts with a GPA of at least 3.0

Three letters of recommendation, preferably two references in the area of dance

Resume/CV

Academic writing sample (10-page limit) and/or video sample of creative work/teaching (2-min. clip minimum – no edited reels. We will view up to 5 minutes, so please indicate cue point if you send a longer sample.)

Statement of purpose for graduate studies:

Describe your academic interests and goals specific to this program.

Describe the aspects of your background relevant to your interest in this program. This may include your undergraduate or professional work.

Tuition Fee

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International

17918 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17918 USD per year during 24 months.
National

17918 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17918 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

9518 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9518 USD per year during 24 months.

Funding

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