MA in Dance Performance

at University of Limerick

 Irish Traditional Dance Performance

Semester 1
 

• DA6041 Embodying Irish Dance Practices 1
• DA5111 Dance Practicum 1
• MD6031 Media Technologies for Performing Arts and Arts Research
• MD6071 Writing and the Documentation of Arts Practice 1
• MD6061 Introduction to Somatics 1

Options: students can choose one option from the list below
 

• MD6091 Professional Development for the Performing Arts
• MD6101 Interdisciplinary Improvisation
• MD6111 Colloquium 1
• MD6051 Independent Study 1
• MD6021 Introduction to Fieldwork Techniques

Semester 2
 

• DA6032 Embodying Irish Dance Practice 2
• DA5112 Dance Practicum 2
• MD6082 Choreography for Camera
• MD6072 Writing and the Documentation of Arts Practice 2
• MD6062 Critical Contexts for Arts Management and Cultural Policy

Options: students can choose one option from the list below
 

• MD6092 Introduction to Somatics 2
• MD6102 Colloquium 2
• MD6052 Independent Study 2
• BR5001 Broadening Through Awareness Activism and the Arts

Contemporary Dance Performance

Semester 1
 

• DA6031 Contemporary Dance Techniques for Performance 1
• DA5141 Practicum: Dance Performance Repertoire 1
• MD6031 Media Technologies for Performing Arts and Arts Research
• MD6061 Introduction to Somatics 1
• MD6071 Writing and the Documentation of Arts Practice 1

Options: students can choose one option from the list below
 

• MD6111 Colloquium 1
• MD6091 Professional Development for the Performing Arts
• MD6101 Interdisciplinary Improvisation
• MD6021 Introduction to Fieldwork Techniques
• BR5001 Broadening through Awareness, Activism and the Arts
• MD6051 Independent Study 1

Semester 2
 

• DA6022 Contemporary Dance Techniques for Performance 2
• DA5142 Practicum: Dance Performance Repertoire 2
• MD6082 Choreography for Camera
• MD6072 Writing and the Documentation of Art Practice 2
• MD6062 Critical Contexts of Arts Management and Cultural

Policy Options: students can choose one option from the list below
 

• MD6092 Introduction to Somatics 2
• MD6102 Colloquium 2
• MD6052 Independent Study 2

• 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.

The cost of studying at University of Limerick varies largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen.

Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition. On average, international students can expect to pay €16900 annually, to study in University of Limerick.

The programme is beneficial for students wishing to pursue careers in dance performance, artistic directorship, and arts development.