Overview

The Performance Dance (Map Dance) degree at University of Chichester is ideal for recent graduates or a dance artists who wish to extend their technical and performance skills after completing a recognised BA degree.

This degree is an opportunity to work with established and up-and-coming choreographers, reflect on your professional practice and prior training, and complete an intensive technical training through a variety of contemporary techniques, Pilates, contact improvisation and ballet.

Working intensively with international guest choreographers, you will develop your technical and performance skills and deepen your understanding of the creative process through experiencing varied choreographic methodologies and artistic approaches.

On this course you will:

Learn from guest lecturers including included practitioners and curators all working in dance research.

Have opportunities to engage in cutting-edge research with interactive technologies.

Attend presentations by visiting artists and researchers.

Have opportunities to market yourself professionally as an artist using DVD and website technologies.

Careers

This course will prepare you for a range of careers and give you experience with a touring dance company. This course also could be a stepping-stone towards further research and PhD study.

You will develop skills in:

Performance

Technique

Teaching in the context of a touring company

Choreographic methodology and critical thinking

Working independently (via dissertation projects)

Research and written communication skills.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Artist As Producer

Body in Site

Developing Dance Practice

New Media and Performance Practices

Pedagogical Approaches

Philosophy and Aesthetics

Repertory

Scientific Principles of Dance Practice

Techniques for Performance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

89

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chichester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

89

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58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Honours degree 2:2 or higher in a related discipline.
IELTS 6.5 with no element lower than 5.5.

You will need to audition for this course.

In-Person Audition dates: TBC

Virtual Auditions Dates: Teams interviews are arranged with our MA Dance team once all supporting documents have been uploaded

Personal statement:

Your reasons for applying

Your preparation

Evidence of your skillset

Your research interests

Tuition Fees

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18720 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

12780 GBP / year

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Living costs

Chichester

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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