Dance Performance MA: Fees & Entry Requirements at University of Limerick, Ireland

Dance Performance MA

Ireland

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What will I learn?

The MA in Dance Performance is a one-year, full-time postgraduate programme. It is unique in that it facilitates two independent streams of dance, Irish Traditional Dance and Contemporary Dance. Although independent, interactivity between these two dance genres is facilitated in the form of shared workshops, seminars and electives. The programme offers advanced tuition in both forms of dance and is designed to cater for the creative and artistic needs of contemporary and Irish traditional dancers. Objectives The programme provides a learning environment for advanced performance in either Irish Traditional Dance and or Contemporary Dance it explores aspects of repertoire and style within each of the two performance genres and it facilitates interactivity through the elective system with other related areas of study.The Master of Arts in Irish Traditional Dance Performance is a one-year, full-time, taught postgraduate programme. Solo and ensemble work, both original and traditional, allow for the artistic development of students while adhering and honouring the artistic integrity, history, and identity of Irish dance.

Which department am I in?

Irish World Academy of Music and Dance

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
€17,298.00 (15,64,156) per year
Tuition fee includes student levy fee of €102

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

University of Limerick

University of Limerick, Limerick,

Limerick,

V94 T9PX, Munster, Republic of Ireland

Entry requirements

For international students

A primary degree with first or second class honours or an equivalent qualification (Primary degree: Level 8 - National Qualifications Authority of Ireland). An equivalent capability based on prior professional experience. An interview will be required in all cases, as well as an audition where necessary. Candidates may be required to submit additional audio visual and/or written material. Matriculation examinations from European countries where English is presented as a subject and an acceptable level is achieved Irish Leaving Certificate English –Ordinary Level Grade D or above

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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