Program Overview
The Dance at California State University Long Beach is a MA programme in Arts & Design over 9 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Dance programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 9 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 3,863 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
- Location: Long Beach, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Dance programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Technique Laboratory (three summers)
- Composition (two summers)
- Special Topics
- Advanced Design for Costuming
- Dance Science
- Seminar in Dance
- Advanced Design for Lighting
- Seminar in Dance History
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Bachelor\'s degree from an accredited institution with a degree in dance or a related field
- Two courses in dance composition
- One course in dance history
- One course in anatomy/kinesiology
- Three letters of recommendation, of which one must be from a supervisor or colleague
- Movement audition and personal interview
- A minimum 3.0 g.p.a. is required in the last 60 semester units of the B.A. or B.F.A., as well as being in good standing at the last college attended.
- A minimum of 3.0 g.p.a. is required for any previous graduate course work applied to this degree.
- No fewer than 24 units of course work shall be completed in residence at CSULB.
- Up to 6 hours of credit is transferable from another institution toward this degree at the discretion of the faculty advisor.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 3,863 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: USD 3,863 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact California State University Long Beach directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About California State University Long Beach
California State University Long Beach
United States
California State University, Long Beach, also known in athletics as Long Beach State University (LBSU), is a public research university in Long Beach, California, United States. The 322-acre...
University Profile- Application Deadline December 1, 2025
- Start Date December 2025
- Language English
- Duration 9 months