APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR SEPTEMBER 2025 ENTRY

APPLICATION PORTAL – CLICK HERE 

In order to apply for Emergence 2025/26, please follow the link to the University of Salford website, create an account and select the MA Dance: Performance and Professional Practices programme.

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HOW TO APPLY

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday 26th January 2025, 18:00

CHOREOGRAPHERS FOR 2025/26

Jason Mabana

Faye Stoeser

Joss Arnott and Lisa Marie Robinson

You will need to submit an application to the University of Salford first and the audition and interview processes will follow. At the point of application, you should provide a 400 word statement outlining your motivation for studying on this postgraduate course and why this course is the right choice for you now as you progress your career as a dancer.

You will also need to submit a reference as part of your application. You can submit your application without a reference, however an official offer will be subject to us recieving your reference.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants to this programme should have a degree (2:2 or above) in a dance-related subject. We are also open to applications from students who may not have formal/traditional entry criteria but who have relevant experience or the ability to pursue the course successfully. This is done through a process called the Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) and more information can be given by the University of Salford Admissions team.

AUDITION DATES

Saturday 22nd February 2025 – LONDON – Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance

Saturday 1st March 2025 – UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD (+ Online for International Applicants)

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants who are not native English speakers must possess a current qualification as evidence of proficiency in the English Language. This qualification must equate to a minimum average score of 6 or above (and for each component 5.5 or above) from the Cambridge/British Council English Language Testing Service (IELTS) or alternative examinations as recognised by the University.

EEA applicants based in the UK may be able to take a test at the University. Please contact salfordlanguages@salford.ac.uk for more details.

Students who require a Tier 4 Visa must study full-time on either the Masters degree or the Postgraduate Diploma and complete their programmes within 4 trimesters (16 months). Part-time study is not possible.

FUNDING AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Tuition Fees for 2025/26 fall in line with standard UK University rates for Masters Programmes

£10,590 / £14,400 (EU/International)

Applicants can apply for postgraduate loans to cover their tuition fees.

MORE INFORMATION ON FUNDING

 

For further information please contact

Debbie Milner, Programme Leader
e: D.L.M.Milner@salford.ac.uk
t: +44 (0) 161 295 2687

Joss Arnott, Artistic Director
e: J.Arnott@salford.ac.uk

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