This is a highly flexible online Distance Education MA designed for newly qualified or experienced dance teachers working in and beyond schools. The course has been developed especially to allow you to continue working, integrating your professional practice and expertise with academic learning.
This unique MA combines critical reflection and individual pedagogic practice at one of the UK’s top Universities for dance practice and research. The first programme of its kind in the country, the MA Professional Practice Dance Technique Pedagogy epitomises our dedication to the future of dance and dance teachers as well as our pioneering approach in the field.
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| Test Scores: | - International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5]
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| Application Notes : | You must have competence in English language to study with us. The most commonly accepted evidence of English language ability is IELTS 6.5 (with minimum 6.0 in all components). We also normally require Grade C GCSE or an equivalent qualification. |
| Additional Admission Requirements: | You do not need a degree or professional dance teaching qualifications to be considered for this course but should have equivalent professional experience.
You should be a dance teacher or dance artist engaging in teaching practice.
This course is open to dance teachers or dance artists who have been engaged in the teaching of dance technique for at least two years.
Newly qualified and less experienced dance teachers are welcome to apply, however you may be advised to take additional Continuing Professional Development short courses, eg through the ISTD, if it is felt that you may have insufficient professional experience and/or prior dance teaching qualifications to obtain the necessary credits as part of the first stage of this course. The programme staff can advise you on your options in this instance.
Experienced and qualified dance teachers will be able to make full use of their professional qualifications, short courses and professional experience as part of this programme, gaining 80 credits of your MA from prior experience and professional qualifications (e.g. PGCE, PGCHE, DTLLS, ISTD level 7 awards). The programme staff can advise. |
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.