Overview
This is a two year part time postgraduate programme designed to offer students the opportunity to continue to explore practical and theoretical aspects of dance. The strengths of the course are to encourage reflection on values and beliefs about dance, revisit choreographic practices, develop a somatic approach to movement and build confidence for planning and delivering dance workshops using innovative dance pedagogical approaches. A feature of the programme is an opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in dance for children or adults with disabilities. There is an option to exit the course at the end of year 1 with a Graduate Diploma in Dance (60 ECTS credits).Progression to Masters in year 2 (60 ECTS credits) is a research thesis. The programme is particularly suited to teachers, community dance artists and professional dancers.
Contact
Department: Physical Education and Sport Sciences.
Course Director: Ms. Brigitte Moody.
Tel : 353-61-202807
Email :brigitte.moody@ul.ie
Graduate Profile
Diploma in Dance stimulates the creation of specific teaching programmes both within and outside the formal education system, thus being open to diverse categories of teachers. For example, involvement with theatre dance, local community art, etc.
Entry Requirements
A primary degree (Level 8 - National Qualifications Authority of Ireland) is necessary or an approved professional qualification. Theoretical knowledge of dance or practical dance experiences are not required, but participants will be expected to have a keen interest in the subject area.
What to Include with your Application
- Qualification transcripts and certificates
- English language qualification if English is not your first language
- Certified English translations of your transcripts/certificates where the originals are in a language other than English.
- A one page supporting statement and Curriculum Vitae.
- A copy of your birth certificate (long document)
English Language Requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of either prior successful completion of a degree qualification taught through the medium of English or meet one of the criteria below (no longer than two years prior to application) :
Acceptable English Language qualifications include the following:
Matriculation examinations from European countries where English is presented as a subject and an acceptable level is achieved:
- Irish Leaving Certificate English –Ordinary Level Grade D or above
- TOEFL – 550 (paper based), 213 (computer based), 80 (internet based)
- IELTS – Minimum score of 6.5* for Business, Arts, Humanities or Education programmes. Minimum score of 6.0* for Science, Engineering, Informatics or Electronics programmes *with no less than 6 in any one component
- English Test for English and Academic Purposes (ETAPP) – Grade C1
- GCE ‘O’ level English Language/GCSE English Language – Grade C or above
- University of Cambridge ESOL –Certificate of Proficiency in English - Grade C / Certificate in Advanced English Grade A
- GCE Examination Boards – Oxford Delegacy of Local Examinations – Grade C / Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate – School Certificate Pass 1-6 / University of London Entrance and School Examinations Council – School Certificate Pass 1-6
Results in examinations other than those listed above may also be accepted as meeting our English language requirements.
Contact the International Education Division for advice.
