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Master of Arts in Education (Dance Teaching)

Master of Arts in Education (Dance Teaching)

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Distance without attendance | Distance Learning | 3 years | 01-SEP-25

Study mode

Distance without attendance

Duration

3 years

Start date

01-SEP-25

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MA - Master of Arts

Subject areas

Dance Teaching / Training Teaching / Training (General) Flexible Learning Design Dance

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Our Master of Arts in Education (Dance Teaching) programme allows you to further your knowledge and expertise through research in your own practice. We are proud to be one of the first organisations to offer an award at this level specifically designed for practising dance teachers.

The MA is a modular programme delivered via distance learning, normally over two or three years with a compulsory online seminar at the start of the programme.

As an experienced dance teacher, the programme offers you an opportunity to engage in:

  • continuing professional development through completing a higher degree
  • postgraduate research based on your own professional practice
  • career progression which puts you at the forefront of dance education and practice-based research

The MA is comparable to any other award at Masters Level (MA, MSc, MEd) but focuses specifically on your role as a teacher, allowing you to learn, reflect on your teaching and develop original practices. You will learn from experts within the field and will have access to an international community of practitioner researchers.

Assessment

For all modules you will have an assigned tutor who will guide you towards your assessment. Learning is flexible in that you study from home during hours which suit your employment schedule and personal commitments. Tutors communicate with students via e-mail, telephone, zoom and online forums. Modules are assessed through a variety of modes, including essays, case studies, portfolios, practical teaching, presentations and small-scale research projects. The final Research Project requires submission of a dissertation.

Award

Successful completion of: 60 credits leads to Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Dance Teaching); 120 credits leads to Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Dance Teaching); 180 credits leads to MA in Education (Dance Teaching).

Modules

This provides an opportunity to expand your knowledge and understanding of dance as a cultural practice, including the theatrical art form. The reading materials and tasks focus on developing critical thinking through study of key cultural theories and their application. The essay assignment allows you to draw on selected concepts and critical frameworks and to evaluate their potential application to your own professional practice.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£8,000

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£2,666

Entry requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements: A good honours degree in dance or with a significant dance component and at least two years’ dance teaching experience. You should hold a recognised dance teaching qualification and be employed as a dance teacher for the duration of the programme. We welcome applications from professional dance teachers who do not hold traditional academic qualifications but have equivalent experiential learning. An English Language Proficiency test for applicants whose first language is not English. Successful applicants with a PGCE and QTS or international equivalent will be accredited for 60 credits at M Level, and will be required to complete the remaining 120 credits for the Master of Teaching (Dance) award.