Course code: #MC-DNCE
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The Master of Dance is the first program in Australia dedicated to dance as an interdisciplinary practice enmeshed with local and global crosscurrents of movement cultures, dance health and education, and choreographic thinking.
This two-year program focuses on dance as an embodied experience augmented and informed by a rich field of knowledge, including contemporary aesthetics, dance science, cultural theory, and everyday politics.
The Master of Dance provides a vehicle for students to engage in practice-based research, dance theory, and creative technologies equipping them with the skills and know-how to advance their capabilities for working in today’s professional environment.
The program at the University of Melbourne promotes an understanding of the social, political, and cultural issues around embodiment, community, and the environment.
Taking place within this expanding field, it empowers diverse ways of knowing, making, learning, and participating in dance as a generative force contributing to culture and society at large.
The program offers pathways for dancers into specialized careers through its emphasis on applied practice including through working in situ and through placements.
It prepares students for careers, including in dance and community practice, dance health and well-being, cultural leadership, choreography, and performance.
$39,744
| Cost of living | 1 person | $10,212 |
| Accommodation | 1 bed room | 0 |
| Tuition | 1 person | $39,744 |
Applicants for the Melbourne School of Design with the following English language results may be eligible for the pathway options:
| Course | Direct Entry | IELTS (Academic) | TOEFL (internet-based test) | Pearson Test of English (Academic) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UMELBP Prep (10 weeks) | N/A | 5.5 (no band less than 5.0) | 46 + writing 14; speaking 14; reading 4; listening 5 | 42 with no communicative skill below 36 |
| UMELBP (10 weeks) | Successful completion of UMELBP Prep | 6.0 (no band less than 5.5) | 60 + writing 18; speaking 16; reading 8; listening 7 | 50 with no communicative skill below 42 |
Exclusions
Research students are not eligible for the UMELBP.
In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:
Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection.
In ranking the applications, the Selection Committee will consider:
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