This programme offered with 43 credits and the duration of the course is three (3) semesters minimum and eight (8) semesters maximum. Candidates will be able to understand and analyze advanced theory of dance, performing arts, dance music, dance notation, choreography and research in dance field.
Researcher; Lecturer; Choreographer; Dancer
SEMESTER 1 | |||
COURSE CODE | COURSE TITLE | CREDITS | |
CORE COURSES | RQA7001 | Dance Research Methodology | 4 |
RQA7003 | Dance Pedagogy 1 | 4 | |
RQA7004 | Choreolab I | 4 | |
RQA7005 | Performing Arts Theory | 4 | |
ELECTIVE COURSES | RQA7009 | Postcolonial Dance in Asia | 3 |
RQA7011 | Arts Management | 3 | |
TOTAL CREDITS | 19 | ||
SEMESTER 2 | |||
COURSE CODE | COURSE TITLE | CREDITS | |
CORE COURSES | RQA7007 | Dance Ethnography | 4 |
RQA7006 | Dance Performance Analysis | 4 | |
RQA7002 | Research Project (P) | 4 | |
ELECTIVE COURSES | RQA7010 | Choreolab 2 | 3 |
RQA7012 | Dance Pedagogy 2 | 3 | |
TOTAL CREDITS | 15 | ||
SPECIAL SEMESTER | |||
COURSE CODE | COURSE TITLE | CREDITS | |
CORE COURSES | RQA7008 | Seminar in Dance Studies | 4 |
RQA7002 | Research Project (P) | 5 | |
TOTAL CREDITS | 9 | ||
A Bachelor's Degree or its equivalent in the related field*
* Note:
Preference will be given to applicants with a Bachelor's Degree with CGPA 3.0 and above or its equivalent.
Applicants with a Bachelor’s Degree with CGPA 3.7 and above can apply directly for the PhD programme.
English Language Requirement
International applicant must possess at least:
A band 5.5 for IELTS (Academic); or
A score of 550 for paper-based total, a score of 213 for computer-based total, or a score of 80 for internet-based total for TOEFL.
Semester I of the academic year commences in October.
Application Deadline: August for Semester I intake.
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Last Update: 11/03/2025