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Master of Dance

University of New Mexico - Albuquerque

  • Albuquerque, United States
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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University of New Mexico - Albuquerque campus

About the program

Trains students in performance, Choreography, Technique and pedagogy within a faith-based framework.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Apply concepts and methods in Dance in BFA to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Courses include pedagogy
  • Performing arts management. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Professional dancer
  • Choreographer
  • Dance instructor or teacher
  • Dance studio owner or director
  • Dance captain or rehearsal assistant
  • Arts administrator

Curriculum

  • Courses include pedagogy
  • Performing arts management
  • Improvisation
  • Various dance forms
  • Choreography and dance for worship. Training covers technique and performance alongside teaching and arts administration skills.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor degree from a recognised institution (3.0 US GPA for the Amigo Scholarship)
  • Each graduate department sets its own requirements such as GPA
  • Test scores
  • Statement and references
  • English proficiency required.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree from a recognised institution (3.0 US GPA for the Amigo Scholarship), Program-specific requirements set by each graduate department

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • University Transcripts

How to apply

  1. Review the graduate programme and scholarship or assistantship options and its department deadline (Fall 2027 priority 2027-03-01
  2. final 2027-05-01). Apply online to UNM and pay the 70 USD fee. Submit official English proficiency scores if needed. The graduate department reviews the application. Receive the admission decision and any assistantship or scholarship offer. Accept and submit financial and academic documents showing first-year funding. Receive the I-20 and attend the visa appointment. Arrange travel and housing and arrive on campus.

Other costs

Tuition per year$25,132 USD
Application fee$70 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusMain Campus
Faculty or schoolCollege of Fine Arts
DepartmentTheatre & Dance
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study pace_
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteInternational Amigo Scholarship may enable qualified international graduate students to pay resident-rate tuition. Graduate scholarships are competitive; departmental nomination or programme-specific requirements can apply. Award is not automatic or guaranteed.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    1 May 2027

    168 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The next deadline is 1 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.