MA Professional Placement Scheme in Dance

Northern School of Contemporary Dance · Leeds, United Kingdom

MAEnglish90 ECTS2 yearsOn CampusFull-time

This Master programme in Dance develops advanced skills in choreography, performance, dance pedagogy, and somatic practice. Students engage with contemporary dance discourse, collaborative making, and professional performance contexts. Graduates work as professional dancers, choreographers, dance educators, and community arts practitioners.

Key facts

Tuition (EU / EEA students)
£20,160/year
Tuition (Non-EU students)
£20,160/year
Duration
2 years
ECTS credits
90
Language
English
Study format
On Campus
Starts
February 2026
Intake
September

Admission requirements

Entry requirements

Entry is through successful application plus audition and/or interview (course-specific). VERVE: audition (in person 2-stage or video) + online interview. Dance & Creative Enterprise: no audition, online interview. Professional Dance Pedagogy: no audition, online interview; no traditional undergradu

Required documents

HEIapply online application form (personal details, education, qualifications); GBP 21 application fee payment (one-off; GBP 20 for VERVE video route); CV and showreel/video footage (VERVE, PPS: showreel; DCE: max 15-minute video of creative work and dancing; Teaching & Facilitating: 30-minute video

Programme overview

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What will it actually cost?

Tuition plus the legal minimum proof-of-funds for United Kingdom, over 2 years of study.

EU & Non-EUTuitionLivingTotal
EU & Non-EU£40,320—needs the fee

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