- Postgraduate degrees – mapped to IELTs scores*
- Research degrees – mapped to IELTs scores*
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Entry qualification documents are accepted in English. Documents in any other language must be accompanied by an official translation.
Bachelor degree (equivalent to 180 ECTS) from a recognised higher education institution (university, college, conservatoire, etc.) in the Humanities or Social Sciences, preferably in dance studies, anthropology, folklore, heritage studies or in related subjects such as drama and/or theatre, music, sports and human movement studies, sociology, cultural studies, or equivalent professional experience. Such candidates must have some experience or knowledge of dance.
Master degree (equivalent to 120 ECTS) from a recognised higher education institution (university, college, conservatoire, etc.) in the Humanities or Social Sciences, preferably in dance studies, anthropology, folklore, heritage studies or in related subjects such as drama and/or theatre, music, sports and human movement studies, sociology, cultural studies, or equivalent professional experience. Such candidates must have some experience or knowledge of dance.
Candidates with a strong dance background with degrees from other disciplines (for instance, in Health Studies, Biomedical, Engineering or Computer Sciences) and candidates with equivalent professional experience in combination with formal learning/education may also be considered.
Minimum 60% CGPA (equivalent to a C in the Bologna/EU grading system)
Note: In accordance with Life Long Learning Requirements, students may be admitted based on a combination of formal learning/education lower than average C on ECTS scale and approved prior learning and work experience.
2.1 Two letters of recommendation supporting the application.
Expertise in or understanding of dance or related movement practices (rituals, games, martial arts, physical theatre etc.), which must be demonstrated through two of the following:
2.2 an online film/video clip of no more than three minutes duration (please provide the internet link and double-check whether it works), demonstrating the candidate’s own practice. This could be dancing, choreography, teaching, an excerpt from a sports competition, coaching or other relevant performances and productions.
2.3 a self-written essay of no more than two pages, analysing the content of the online film/video clip provided and giving some contextual information to situate the practice.
2.4 CV
Motivational letter.
Proof of English Language: Applicants must present a recent and valid document proving B2 level (usually certificates are valid for 2 years from the date of results) if they are not native speakers and have not received education in English. The following certificates and scores are acceptable:
5,5–6,5
87-109 iBT/534-633 PBT
161-180
Cambridge IGCSE English First language (grade B);
Cambridge IGCSE English Second language (grade B).
LEVEL 3
59
161-180
400-499 (CoreSkills)
Min. 650
TOEIC Listening & Reading 785, TOEIC Speaking & Writing 310;
100-125
Note (!): Students who will be studying at the University of Roehampton in their final semester will be required to submit one of the following:
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In partnership with Kaplan International, students can take the KTE test (formerly known as KITE test), an easy to access, online English Language test which can be taken anywhere at any time.
Entry requirements:
Note: The minimum requirement for component scores is B2. Current students and offer holders can claim a 25% discount.
KITE certificates are issued within five working days of completion. More information can be found on the test taker guide.
Book the KTE test.
Grade C or above in English Language or 4 in the GCSE 1 – 9 grading scale
Grade C or above in English Language (first or second language) or 4 in 1 – 9 grading scale
SL grade 4 or HL grade 3 (Language A – first language) or SL grade 6 or HL grade 5 (Language B – language acquisition)
Grade 6 in the European Baccalaureate English component
This is mapped to IELTS scores, refer to IELTS Academic above.
You can use on the following High School English results as proof of meeting our English Language requirements for undergraduate and postgraduate level, as they have been completed in the last five years.
Applicants from the countries listed below, who have successfully completed a degree taught and assessed in English in the last five years, will also be considered for admission.
This list is not exhaustive and other qualifications may be considered when you apply.
Students will be selected on the following basis:
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Zoom/Teams for a ten-minute interview.
The final selection of candidates will be made at the meeting of the Joint Selection Committee and approved by the Joint Steering Committee in such a way as to balance the intake in relation to place of residence/nationality as well as gender spread. All applications will, therefore, be considered in line with the equal opportunities policies of the four partner universities. Once accepted, students will be registered at all four universities.