Course summary

Immerse yourself in your choreographic practice and realise the next steps in your career as a professional choreographer by studying a master’s in dance choreography at Salford University. Over three semesters, you'll explore the art and craft of dance choreography, as well as gain an understanding of what will be expected of you as a professional choreographer. You’ll learn how to work in a professional setting, putting together performances as a dance maker and collaborator. You’ll focus on choreography from both an artistic and entrepreneurial perspective, exploring the creative practices involved in dance making, as well as what it’s like to work in the industry. You’ll learn how to collaborate creatively and have the opportunity to undertake an industry placement and final practice as a research project. This master’s in choreography is designed to work with the rhythm of the professional field of dance, allowing you to continue to work on professional projects alongside your studies. For established choreographers, the part-time option enables you to develop a new professional project as part of your modules, allowing you to develop your professional practice alongside your studies. Find out more by signing up for an upcoming Open Day. You can also follow our Dance@Salford Instagram account and find helpful FAQs, learn more about student life at Salford or explore all our Dance courses. You will:

• Learn as part of a creative university with leading industry partnerships

• Benefit from relationships with Arts Council England and leading organisations such as Company Chameleon and The Lowry

• Develop as a dance professional, enabling you to pursue a sustainable career in the field

• Work with choreographers at all stages of their careers

• Have the opportunity to study full-time or part-time, to best fit with your current professional obligations

• Graduate with a portfolio of work that you can use in your wider career