MA/MFA Dance at University of East London

Ready to take your dance career to the next level and develop your unique artistic voice? Want to explore new styles and cultures, challenge traditional ideas of what dance can be and engage with dance practices shaped by communities across Africa, Asia, the Americas and the global diaspora? Then this is the place where your movement ambitions belong.

Faculty: School of Arts and Creative Industries  |  Department: Department of Music, Writing & Performance  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2026  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This MA/MFA in Dance at UEL will prepare you for a career in the creative industries by combining practice, theory, and professional development. The core modules of this programme cover critical theories of performance, dramaturgy, and representation. Modules include Cultures of Performance, Dance Performance Practice, Research Methods in Creative Practice, Dance Curation and Production, Project Platform, Mental Wealth: Professional Life – Practitioners and Practice, Creative Practice, Professional Platform.

Career pathways

Our MA and MFA Dance programmes open the door to a wide range of exciting careers in the dance and performing arts industries. While you study, we’ll provide opportunities to engage with industry professionals and real-world projects.

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