The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Theatre and Dance is offered under Plan I (thesis) or Plan II (non-thesis). The M.A. in Theatre and Dance is intended for the student preparing for teaching, practice, or further graduate study in dance or theatre. In general, the focus of the program is the creation of new works of theatre and dance for stage and classroom, and development of research skills.
The M.A. in Theatre and Dance with a concentration in Dance History and Criticism is a two-year program that allows students to explore the range of dance studies. From historic reconstruction to contemporary performance theory, students are involved in intensive discussion and rigorous training in the practice of research and writing about dance. The program serves as a preparation for doctoral studies. Students in the Dance History and Criticism concentration have continued to Ph.D. programs at UC Riverside, University of Arizona, University of Surrey and other national and international institutions. Students in the concentration undertake their studies in a vibrant dance program that also emphasizes performance and choreography in contemporary dance and flamenco. All of these factors make for a unique graduate experience.
September 2025
College of Fine Arts
The Center for the Arts, MSC04 2570,
1 University of New Mexico,
ALBUQUERQUE,
New Mexico,
87131, United States
To enter the program, the student should have completed an undergraduate major in theatre or dance or have taken a minimum of 24 credit hours in Theatre and/or Dance, including History, Criticism, Dramatic Literature, Directing, Playwriting, Choreography, Technical Theatre and Performance. However, students with undergraduate degrees in other disciplines are eligible for admittance
Demonstrated proficiency in English:
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - minimum score 6.5; the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - minimum score 550 paper-based, or 79-80 Internet-based; the Duolingo English Test - minimum score 105; the University of Cambridge Examinations Certificate of Proficiency in English (CAPE) or Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) - minimum score C; or the Pearson Test of English- Academic (PTE) - minimum score 53
Application Deadlines
Fall: May 1
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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