TOEFL iBT: 80 with a writing score of at least 20
IELTS: 6.0 overall with no less than 6.0 in Writing and no less than 5.5 in every other element
Cambridge: Advanced Certificate with a pass at Grade C or better
The Bachelor in Dance Studies (Hons) has been designed to appeal to at least two audience typologies. First, the University of Malta targets matriculated students with a number of years’ experience of practical dance study who wish to pursue a career in Dance as intending performers, choreographers, teachers, dance journalists, managers and administrators in dance schools, therapists, community dance workers, etc. Second, we encourage the development (lifelong learning) of mature students (aged 23+) with a body of practical experience but no theoretical background who wish to learn more about choreography, dance theory, technology and dance, or pedagogy.
It is the intention of the University that this programme marks the first step towards the formation of dancers and choreographers with special focus on the use of technology. In addition, it would give the host country, Malta, the possibility of cultivating its own community of dance scholars and dance artist practitioners.
The programme is delivered in full-time mode. Academic staff are drawn from the UK, Holland, Germany and Malta. The Programme Director is Prof. Joanne Butterworth, formerly of the Research Centre for Dance, University of Leeds, UK., and of Fontys University of Applied Sciences, Tilburg, The Netherlands.
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YEAR ONE
Year (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
Dance Techniques 1
Semester 1
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
Dance in History and Society 1
Dance as Communication
Semester 2
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
Dance in History and Society 2
The Healthier Performer
Requirement for regular progression to Year 2:
26 ECTS credits in Dance Studies
26 ECTS credits in the other area
8 ECTS credits in optional study-units
Total credits for this year: 60 ECTS credits
YEAR TWO
Year (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
Dance Techniques 2
Semester 1
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
Dance Theatre
Dance and Performance Theory 1
Semester 2
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
Dance and Performance Theory 2
Dance in the Community
Requirement for regular progression to Year 3:
26 ECTS credits in Dance Studies
26 ECTS credits in the other area
8 ECTS credits optional study-units
Total credits for this year: 60 credits
YEAR THREE
Semester 1
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
Choreological Perspectives
Choreography Event, Support and Performance
Semester 2
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
Performance Practitioners
Synoptic Study-unit 1: Individual Dance Project
Synoptic Study-unit: Dance Studies Review
Requirement for successful completion of Year 3: 60 ECTS credits, of which:
28 ECTS credits in Dance Studies
28 ECTS credits in the other area
4 ECTS credits optional study-units
Requirement for award of B.A. Dance Studies and in another area of study: 180 ECTS credits, of which:
80 ECTS credits in Dance Studies
80 ECTS credits in the other area
20 ECTS credits optional study-units
This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Undergraduate Awards, 2019 and by the Bye-Laws for the award of the Bachelor of Arts - B.A. - and the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - B.A. (Hons) - under the auspices of the Faculty of Arts.
Health insurance - EUR €200 per year
