Course Overview

Deepen your choreographic or performance practice through studio-based inquiry and research-informed by contemporary theoretical concerns. This program has a flexible and supportive approach which makes it possible for you to strengthen your professional practices while working towards a higher degree. €˜Practice as research is a growing area for experienced dance artists, choreographers, and performers who want to deepen their practice and strengthen their profile. Run by leading artist-scholars, the course supports inquiry through studio practice and research-informed by contemporary theoretical concerns. You will be supported in the development and presentation of a comprehensive choreographic and/or performance portfolio. You will also gain a range of reflective and critical skills including writing and documentation strategies, advanced dramaturgy, and the capacity to understand and articulate your work and interests in broader political, cultural, and artistic frameworks. The Department is home to the internationally-recognized Centre for Dance Research, which foregrounds the research of dance as cultural and artistic expression as a theatre performance and beyond. Through seminars, forums, and conferences involving staff and international guests, the Centre supports a compelling research culture.

General Eligibility

You should usually hold a second-class honors degree (certain programs may require a 2:1) from a recognized British or overseas university.

Part Time Work Details

IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum 5.5 in each component.

Language Requirement

• IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum 5.5 in each component.