Program Overview
The Dance Performance at University of Limerick is a MA programme in Arts & Design over 12 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 Performance programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Ireland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 9,739 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,932 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Limerick, Ireland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Dance Performance 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
- Embodying Irish Dance Practices
- Dance Practicum
- Choreography for Camera
- Writing and the Documentation of Arts Practice
- Interdisciplinary Improvisation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Entry Requirements
A primary degree with first or second class honours or an equivalent qualification (Primary degree: Level 8 - National Qualifications Authority of Ireland). An equivalent capability based on prior professional experience.
An interview will be required in all cases, as well as an audition where necessary. Candidates may be required to submit additional audio visual and/or written material.
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 copy of your birth certificate (long document)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 9,739 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,932 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 9,739 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,932 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Limerick 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 University of Limerick
University of Limerick
Castletroy, Ireland
University of Limerick is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-05-18
- Start Date 2018-09-04
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
