Go higher with a degree built around you. This is a programme for dance professionals with industry experience who want to understand practice as a form of research.
Duration
1 year (full-time)
2 years (part-time)
Number of Credits
180 credits
Start date
September 2024
Degree Type
MRes
Modules
Why this course
Roehampton has been rated No. 1 for dance research in the UK (Research Excellence Framework 2021).
Top ten in London for things that matter to students (Learning Opportunities, Feedback and Assessment, and Learning Resources) (NSS 2023).
Top ten in the UK for postgraduate student satisfaction (PTES 2022, 2023).
Silver in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) for delivering high quality teaching, learning and outcomes for its students.
Skills
Get the skills needed for an exciting career in dance.
This programme is designed for experienced professional choreographers, dancers, performance makers and interdisciplinary artists who wish to deepen their choreographic or performance practice through studio-based enquiry and research.
You will also gain a range of reflective and critical skills including:
- writing and documentation strategies
- advanced dramaturgy
- the capacity to understand your work and interests in broader political, cultural and artistic frameworks
Why study Dance at Roehampton?
You'll be part of a school that's home to the internationally recognised Centre for Research in Arts and Creative Exchange, which aims to interrogate what arts research is and can be in the current climate, and to lead, invent and innovate on how research is conducted. Through seminars, forums and conferences involving staff and international guests, the Centre you'll be part of supports a compelling research culture.
We are ranked number one in the UK for the impact of our research in dance (Research Excellence Framework 2021).
Our BA Dance course is number one for learning resources in London (National Student Survey 2020).
How you'll learn
Choose a course that fits how you like to work.
This programme has a flexible and supportive approach which makes it possible for you to strengthen your professional practices while working towards a higher degree.
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"Practice as research" is a growing focus for experienced dance artists, choreographers, and performers. Led by top artist-scholars, the course encourages inquiry through studio practice and research influenced by contemporary theory.
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Receive support in developing and presenting a comprehensive choreographic and/or performance portfolio, facilitating practice, reflection, articulation, and independent research.
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Benefit from strong connections with dance companies and creative organisations.
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Our campus, close to London's dynamic dance scene, features excellent studios, a new library, and a state-of-the-art theatre for dance students.
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Career options
This course offers professional development for independent artists and choreographers. Some graduates follow careers in research or teaching, or go onto further academic study such as a practice-led PhD.
You could go on to become a:
- Company Director
- Educator
- Researcher
- Arts Administrator
- Critic
- Dance Consultant
- Dance Therapist
- Arts and Culture Manager
- Event Producer
- Festival Organiser
- Curator
How our careers service supports you
Our careers team is available to support you from the start of your studies until after you graduate. We will help you build your CV, prepare for interviews, and meet and learn from successful graduates working at the top of their careers. You’ll also have opportunities to work with our partners across London and beyond, and to attend a Roehampton jobs fair where you can find out about graduate opportunities and meet employers.
Application Info
How to apply
Postgraduate programmes
- September 2024 entry: apply using our direct application form.
- Check our application deadlines
- View our entry requirements for postgraduate programmes
- View our general entry criteria and application FAQs below
If you need any help or advice with your application, or just want to ask us a question before you apply, please do not hesitate to contact us.
International students
Please note that most international applicants have to pay a deposit before securing their place.
- See our Finance pages for more details
Specific entry requirements
Evidence of essay-writing ability may be required.
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Our Research
Research conducted in the School of Arts covers a wide range of diverse and innovative arts practices, from dance and drama to journalism, film, media, linguistics and computing. Our School of Arts is divided into three subject areas: Dance; Drama, Theatre and Performance; and Communication, Culture and Media. Click here to view our research page.