MA/MFA Creative Practice: Transdisciplinary

at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance

• The MA Creative Practice is a one year (full time) or two year (part time) taught programme, culminating in an independent research project.
   
• The MFA Creative Practice is a two year full time programme. It shares the first year taught programme with the MA. An extended independent project forms the second year, providing time for in-depth research and realisation of a substantial body of work.

Module Map

MA/MFA Creative Practice (Level 7)

Modules    

• Research Lab (core)   
• Project (core)    
• Elective:
• Self-directed
• Performance Making
• Bodies, Space, Place
• Dance & the Moving Image
• Writing the Body
• Embodied Practice
   

You must select three modules from the ‘Electives’ listed above, noting that not all modules may be offered in any one year and there may be scheduling conflicts which may render some choices ‘unavailable’.

• an appropriate first degree (or an equivalent qualification)

• or 5 years’ professional experience

• Applicants who do not meet the standard entry requirements are subject to the Institution’s recognition of prior learning (RPL) process
   

Who is this course for?
 

The Transdisciplinary pathway welcomes artists and creative practitioners at varying stages of their career. Applicants may have backgrounds in physical theatre, design, film, visual and live art, contemporary performance or circus. The programme is particularly suited to multi-faceted artists wishing to pursue portfolio careers that might include performance and performance-making, teaching, movement direction, and multimedia and cross art practice. As part of the application process, you’ll be asked to tell us about your current practice, where you envision it going and how postgraduate study at Trinity Laban will help you get there.
 

For MFA:
 

Applicants will also be required to submit an initial project proposal, outlining the following:

• The reasons they wish to carry out an independent project over one academic year

• Their suitability for extended independent research in the context of an MFA Creative Practice

• The nature of their intended research and a draft projected timeline with indicated outputs of research (which is understandably subject to change)
   

An interview (phone/Skype interview is acceptable) will also be required.
 

English Language Requirements

Applicants for whom English is not their first language should demonstrate proficiency in English equivalent to IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in all four areas. In addition, meeting external requirements of UK Visas and Immigration is essential.

MA Creative Practice Fees 
 

•    HOME        £10,230
•     INTERNATIONAL      £21,660

MFA Creative Practice Fees

Year       HOME/EU           INTERNATIONAL

Year 1:     £5,870                  £13,240

Year 2:     £6,110                  £13,770

Total Fee:£11,980                  £27,010

Alumni have gone on to careers as performers, choreographers, visual, film, and multi-media artists, writers and teachers. They have had their work programmed in international festivals and performance platforms, pursued further study and published research in peer-reviewed journals.