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University of Auckland

New Zealand, Auckland

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University of Auckland

New Zealand , Auckland

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Credit point

120 Points

Campuses

City

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines27-Feb-2023

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

NZD 48,622 / year

Next Intake 27-Feb-2023

Dance Studies MDanceSt

About

Dance research fosters independent examination of creative practice, pedagogy, history, people and society. In the Master of Dance Studies programme, you will critically examine practices, theories and issues that you find personally and professionally challenging and stimulating. Along with advanced specialist knowledge of dance you will gain intellectual and life skills that will equip you for employment, global citizenship and community involvement.

Critically examine your personal interests in dance and the arts as part of our leading postgraduate dance research programme.

Your self-directed study will be supported by our award-winning staff who are successful practitioners, educators and scholars, with international and local expertise and networks that will support your individual research ambitions.

Your supervisor will provoke your thinking, challenging you to consider multiple perspectives of your research topic. Your study culminates in a written thesis and may incorporate a creative practice performance.

A student enrolled for this degree must complete the requirements as listed in the Master of Dance Studies schedule.

For the 120-point pathway you will need to complete:

Thesis: 120 points

Thesis: 90 points
Elective courses: 30 points

For the 180-point pathway you will need to complete:

Thesis: 120 points
Elective courses: 60 points including Dance Research Methodologies (30 points) and 30 points from either Choreography and Performance Research, Dance in Community and Education Research, Dance Intensive or other approved 700 level courses. (see University calendar)

A student enrolled in the 180-point pathway must achieve a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in the first 60 points of the programme in order to continue.

You'll also need to meet other requirements, including time limits and total points limits. See Postgraduate enrolment.

For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.

Sample programme structure

120 point MDanceSt

Year 1 120 points

Code:

DANCE 796A

Name:

Thesis

Type:

Compulsory core course

Points:

60 pts
Code:

DANCE 796A

Name:

Thesis

Type:

Compulsory core course

Points:

60 pts

Sample programme structure

180 point MDanceSt

Semester 1 60 points

Code:

DANCE 724

Name:

Research Methods and Critical Analysis in Dance Studies

Type:

Compulsory core course

Points:

30 pts
Code:

DANCE 720-723

Name:

Elective course

Type:

Compulsory core course

Points:

30 pts

Semester 2 60 points

Code:

DANCE 796A

Name:

Thesis

Type:

Compulsory core course

Points:

60 pts

Semester 3 60 points

Code:

DANCE 796A

Name:

Thesis

Type:

Compulsory core course

Points:

60 pts

2023 entry requirements

My highest qualification is from:

University of Auckland Another tertiary institution

Programme requirements

Minimum programme requirements

Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.

Study option

Research 120 points

Grade required

GPA Grade Point Average 5.0

Bachelor of Dance Studies (Honours) or Postgraduate Diploma in Dance Studies
Study option

Research 180 points

Grade required

GPA Grade Point Average 5.0 at Stage III

Bachelor of Dance Studies

Calculate your Grade Point Average (GPA)

Further programme requirements

N/A

Other pathways to study

If you do not currently meet the entry requirements, then you could seek entry into the Postgraduate Diploma in Dance Studies as a pathway to the 120-point Master of Dance Studies degree.

Programme requirements

Minimum programme requirements

Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.

Study option

Research 120 points

Grade required

GPE Grade Point Equivalent 5.0

Bachelors (Honours) or Postgraduate Diploma
Study option

Research 180 points

Grade required

GPE Grade Point Equivalent 5.0

Bachelor degree
Qualification

IELTS Academic International English Language Testing System

Score required

6.5

No bands less than 6.0

See alternative English language requirements

Calculate your Grade Point Equivalent (GPE)

Further programme requirements

Select your study option:

Research 120 points Research 180 points

You need to have completed a one-year postgraduate degree, after an undergraduate degree, in Dance Studies or an equivalent field indicative of an ability to undertake advanced research in Dance. Your study must have been at a recognised university (or similar institution).

As part of your application, you may be asked to submit a written stateme

Disciplines

Creative Arts and Industries

Requirements

Entry Requirements

This normally requires a completed bachelor degree or postgraduate certificate from New Zealand, or an acceptable equivalent qualification from a recognised university (or similar) overseas. Previous work experience may be taken into account.

Career

Postgraduate study boosts your potential to build a sustainable career in dance, academia and research, contributing to influential projects in dance and the wider arts community.

Jobs related to this programme

Academic
Arts administrator/manager/director
Cultural adviser/educator
Professional choreographer
Professional dancer
Researcher
Secondary school specialist dance teacher

Further study options

Doctor of Philosophy
Creative practice

See all study options

Trudy Dobbie

The Master of Dance Studies gave Trudy a great balance of theory and practice and gave her an appreciation of different cultural forms of dance.

Read Trudy's story

Student career planning service

Once you become a student at the University, you can get help with planning and developing your career from Career Development and Employability Services.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

NZD 48,622 / year

How to Apply

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