Master of Arts in Dance Studies
Advance your academic and theoretical engagement with contemporary, Irish, and ballet dance forms.
Best for:Best for experienced dance performers and practitioners looking to transition into academic research, critical theory, and contextual analysis of dance.
Overview
The Master of Arts in Dance Studies at the University of Limerick caters to experienced practitioners of Irish, ballet, contemporary, and other dance forms. The curriculum is designed for individuals with established performance experience who wish to contextualize, reflect upon, and critically analyze their physical skills while developing advanced academic competencies. Students participate in a rigorous program combining critical reflection, theoretical inquiry, and scholarly research within the arts. The program culminates in comprehensive assessments and coursework that bridges practical performance expertise with rigorous academic writing and research.
What you'll do
- Engage in critical reflection and theoretical analysis of various dance forms
- Complete advanced coursework focusing on the contextualization of dance skills
- Conduct independent academic research and produce written scholarly material
- Participate in required interviews, auditions, and presentations as part of the curriculum
Requirements
Degree required: Primary degree in a suitable discipline with first or second class honours or an approved professional qualification
Degree offered: Master of Arts
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Demonstrated dance performance experience in Irish, ballet, contemporary, or other recognized dance forms
- Strong academic writing and critical analysis abilities
- Capacity for self-reflection and contextualization of artistic practice
- Applicants must hold a Level 8 primary degree (National Qualifications Authority of Ireland) or equivalent professional qualification with first or second class honours
- Successful completion of a mandatory interview and audition
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Interested candidates must submit an application through the university's designated admissions portal. Applicants are required to participate in an interview and an audition, and may also need to submit supplementary audio-visual or written materials.
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- Primary degree transcripts
- Audio-visual material
- Written material
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