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Master of Fine Arts in Dance
University of California, Irvine
- Irvine, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Intensive two-year MFA pairing studio work with academic study, Capped by a second-year thesis.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate subject knowledge in Fine Arts in Dance. Use appropriate research and analytical methods
- Evaluate evidence and communicate reasoned conclusions.
Career outcomes
- Creative Producer
- Design Assistant
- Content Specialist
Curriculum
- 72 Quarter units. Core: kinesiology
- Musical resources
- Teaching techniques
- Two graduate choreography studios
- Dance and video technology
- Movement analysis
- Critical issues
- Research and dance history. Six technique courses. Second-year thesis tracks include choreography
- Screendance
- Dance science and history.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor degree (about 16 years of schooling) from a recognised institution with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (programmes may set more)
- Some programmes require GRE or GMAT and letters of recommendation
- TOEFL iBT 80 or IELTS 7 unless the degree was taught in English.
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree (or equivalent, About 16 years of schooling) from a recognised institution, Programme may require GRE/GMAT and letters of recommendation.
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Bachelor Degree Transcript
- Bachelor Degree Certificate
- English Proficiency Results if required.
How to apply
- Check the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the university application and provide the academic documents and language evidence requested for admission. Pay an application fee if applicable. Review the admission decision
- Accept the offer and arrange visa documents where necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $28,824 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $155 USD |
| Deposit | $5,800 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Irvine |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Claire Trevor School of the Arts |
| Department | Dance |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $28,824 USD per year. The application fee is $155 USD. The deposit is $5,800 USD. The estimated living cost is $20,580 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. A portfolio is required. An interview is required.