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PgDip Dance and Professional Practices at University of Salford

University of Salford, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This programme combines creative and professional development for portfolio dance artists across four strands: teaching, choreographing, performing and producing. Students work on collaborative, industry-style projects and work-based learning with venues across the North West.

Duration: 120 credits (PgDip)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Location: Salford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Semester one covers Advanced Dance Practices and Collaborative Practices; semester two covers Portfolio Career Practices (pedagogy, producing and industry practices); semester three is the Final Major Project and Final Project Portfolio.

Career pathways

The course prepares graduates for portfolio careers in the dance industry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A second class honours degree, 2:2 or above. Applications may involve an audition and small group interview (in person in Salford or London, or online for international applicants) and a portfolio of work may be requested; a personal statement of up to 500 words is required. International applicants from non-majority English-speaking countries: IELTS 6.0 overall with no element below 5.5.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: One year; Part-time: Two years

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