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Master of Arts Tanzwissenschaft at Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln

Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln, Germany

Programme overview

Master of Arts Tanzwissenschaft at Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln. A Master's asking what dance does and how knowledge about moving bodies is produced in clubs, stages, urban dance communities, public space, museums and archives, with dance positioned at interfaces of disciplines. The programme runs for 4 semesters (2 years), 120 credits.

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught (English-language literature included)  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

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Application information

Entry requirements

First university degree (for example a BA in dance, theatre or musicology, cultural or social sciences, or fields offering a first engagement with the body, dance and choreography); very good German and English. Application documents: motivation letter, CV, certified copy of a relevant degree and a scholarly writing sample of at least 10 pages on dance, performance, body practices or movement research (or written reflections on own artistic work). Application deadline 1 June for winter semester start.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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