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Universities Ireland University of Limerick Courses MA in Irish Dance studies

MA in Irish Dance studies
at University of Limerick

Limerick, Ireland

Tuition Fee € 18,000
Country Rank-
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 90

Program Overview

The MA in Irish Dance Studies programme is a one-year, full-time taught postgraduate programme. It considers Irish dance practices within cultural, historical and practice-based perspectives. Students on the programme critically engage with relevant literature and dance practices and undertake field research in a relevant Irish dance study of their choice. They also have the opportunity to interact with students on other related programmes at the Irish World Academy. The aim of the programme is to provide students with contextual, historical and embodied knowledge relating to different Irish dance practices. It also provides an invaluable foundation for those wishing to pursue dance research to doctoral level.

Course Content
Autumn
- Repertoire and Style in Irish Traditional Dance Performance 1 (12 credits) MD6021
- Dance Ethnography (6 credits) DA6021
- Introduction to Fieldwork Techniques (3 credits) MD6021
- Introduction to Ritual Studies (3 credits) MD6041
Options: (pick 2 x 3 credits each)
- Independent Study 1
- Media Technologies for Performing Arts & Arts Research
- Introduction to Somatics 1
- Critical engagements with Irish Traditional Music
- Writing and the Documentation of Arts Practice 1
- Broadening: introduction to Placemaking
- Colloquium 1
Spring
- History of Irish Traditional Dance (12 credits) DA5031
- Repertoire and Style in Irish Traditional Dance Performance 2 (12 credits) DA5102
Options: (Pick 2 x 3 credits each)
- Independent Study 2
- Introduction to Somatics 2
- Critical Contexts for Arts Management and Cultural Policy
- Writing and the Documentation of Arts Practice 2
- Broadening through Awareness, Activism, and the Arts
- Choreography for camera
- Colloquium 2
Summer
- MD5522 Final Presentation
Entry Requirement
A four-year Bachelor Degree or three-year honours Bachelor Degree in a relevant discipline from a recognised university. First-division results are normally required with a minimum overall grade of between 55-70%* depending on the programme applied for.
Some programmes may require an interview and/or work experience.
A full transcripts/full marks sheets of each semester is required. A consolidated marks sheet is not sufficient as a standalone document.

Fees & Scholarships

International Tuition Fees:

£18000 per year

Career Prospect

The programme is particularly beneficial for students wishing to pursue careers in the following: dance research, performance studies, Irish studies, media studies, dance education, arts development, heritage and tourism, and cultural organisations.

Cost Of Studying At University of Limerick

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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MA in Irish Dance studies at University of Limerick