Overview

Are you looking for a qualification to equip you for a range of careers in choreography, performing arts, dance development, arts administration, performance, teaching or dance research? Or are you interested in a postgraduate course to prepare you for further study such as a PhD or professionally-related qualification?

This Choreography and Professional Practice course from University of Chichester explores choreography, improvisation, devising and experimentation, professional and artistic development and portfolio working. You will have opportunities to network with industry professionals and improve your portfolio as you study.

On this course you will:

Work alongside nationally and internationally renowned arts researchers including Yael Flexer, Abi Mortimer, Carrie Whitaker, Detta Howe, Ann Nugent, Virginia Farman, Victoria Hunter and Cathy Childs.

Access the lively arts research culture at the University, including regular programmes of research presentations given by staff, web-based learning, research students and visiting artists/researchers.

Attend performances by visiting artists/companies, theatre trips to performance events, arts research training events and national arts conferences.

Have opportunities to present your work at choreographic platforms and participate in artist networking opportunities.

Develop your marketing, fundraising, ‘pitching’ and presentation skills.

Collaborate with independent researchers and students from accompanying courses including MA Performance: Dance.

Study twice-weekly technique classes.

Complete an independent research project on a topic relevant to the field of choreography.

Explore innovative and experimental articulations, dissemination of dance knowledge and applications of dance across a range of contexts and media.

Learn from experienced guest lecturers – past guest lecturers have included practitioners and curators including, Gary Clarke, Kerri Nichols, Hagit Bar, Liz Aggis, Didy Veldman and dramaturge Lou Cope.

Take part in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities.

Careers

Choreography

Performing arts

Dance development

Arts administration

Performance

Teaching

Dance research

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Artist As Producer

Body in Site

Choreographic Practices

Dance Writing and Criticism

Dissertation

New Media and Performance Practices

Pedagogical Approaches

Performing Politics

Philosophy and Aesthetics

Repertory

Techniques for Performance

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 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

Teaching Music Performance Dance View 62 other Masters in Music Performance in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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89

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58

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Honours degree: 2:2 or higher in a related discipline.

You will also be required to audition for this course and provide a research proposal.

Academic transcripts

Two academic references

Proof of English language proficiency

As part of your application for your chosen programme of study, you are required to complete a personal statement. The personal statement should not exceed 1000 words and as guidance, should include the following. To access your suitability for the programme, it is essential that your statement addresses all four areas below.

Your preparation

Evidence of your skillset

Your research interests

Your reasons for applying

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

18720 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

11160 GBP / year

≈ 11160 GBP / year

Additional Details

University of Chichester alumni who have completed a full undergraduate degree at the University will receive a 15% discount on their postgraduate fees.

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

The University of Chichester offers several automatic scholarships for international and EU students. Region Scholarships provide £3,500 for undergraduates and £3,000 for master’s students from eligible regions. EU Scholarship lets EU undergraduates pay Home fees (£9,535 in 2026). Global Distinction Scholarship awards £2,750 to top-performing overseas undergraduates or postgraduates. Early Bird Discount offers £1,500 (UG) or £1,000 (PG) for offers accepted by 30 April 2026. All are for self-funded overseas students and cannot be combined.

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