University of Roehampton

Overview

The Dance Practice and Performance course at the University of Roehampton offers an immersive experience designed to cultivate a rigorous dance practice through performance-making as a form of research. Students will enhance their creative, critical, and reflective skills via studio work, practice-as-research projects, and performance-focused modules. This programme is available in full-time and part-time formats, typically lasting 12 months.

What you'll study

The programme integrates studio practice with critical reflection and research-driven creative development. You will engage in a series of modules that blend practical and theoretical elements, culminating in a significant final project.

Core modules (indicative)

• Choreographic Practice
• Dance Practice
• Practice-as-Research
• Performance Practice Portfolio
• Philosophy and Performance Practice
• Final Project (research/practice project)
• Music and Dance
• The Performance of Heritage: Dance in Museums, Galleries, and Historic Sites
• Classicism and Power
• Mediated Choreography
• People Moving, People Dancing
• Theories of Corporealities

How learning is assessed

• Practice-based assessments through studio work and performance outputs
• Written and reflective components tied to your practice-as-research approach
• A final project demonstrating research questions, methods, and outcomes

Note: Module sequencing and assessment formats may vary. Please consult the programme team for the latest information.

Entry requirements

Academic background

• A second-class honours degree (often a 2:1) from a recognised university, either in the UK or overseas.
• Applicants without a degree may be considered on an individual basis if they possess relevant professional qualifications.
• Guidance on the recognition of overseas qualifications is available through the Admissions Office.

English language

• IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (minimum scores may apply)
• TOEFL iBT: 89 overall
• PTE Academic: 59 overall

Additional application materials

• A link to a short dance film (maximum 10 minutes) showcasing your performance. This can be a solo piece or an excerpt from a class or performance where you are clearly identifiable.
• A brief written statement (up to 250 words) detailing your interest in enhancing your performance practice and how the programme aligns with your aspirations.

Career prospects

Graduates of the Dance Practice and Performance programme are well-prepared for various careers in the arts, including performance, choreography, teaching, and arts administration. The skills developed throughout the course enable students to pursue opportunities both within the UK and internationally, fostering a strong foundation for a successful career in dance and performance.