The MA Dance: Advanced Practice at the University of Chichester invites you to deepen your expertise in dance at a postgraduate level. This Master's degree is ideal for those seeking to refine their artistic voice and explore critical areas such as pedagogical approaches, performing politics, or engaging with choreographers in repertory. You will develop a sophisticated understanding of dance as a cultural and social force, preparing you for impactful contributions to the field. This programme is designed for practitioners ready to advance their careers through rigorous academic inquiry and practical exploration.
You will study this full-time, on-campus Masters degree over one year, engaging with modules like Dissertation, Artist As Producer, and Philosophy and Aesthetics. The curriculum emphasizes a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application, allowing you to tailor your research through a substantial dissertation, which can take the form of written work, a practical choreography project, or a hybrid approach. You will work alongside experienced dance professionals and academics, graduating with advanced research skills and a refined artistic practice, ready for diverse career pathways in dance performance, choreography, education, and research.