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Dance at Trinity Laban will
challenge you to defy convention
and allow you to share your unique
perspective. All MA/MSc students
follow one year of study, with an
optional second year of extended
research leading to an MFA
MA/MFA Creative Practice Transdisciplinary
Do you have a background in
performance, visual arts, movement or
other expertise and want to combine this
with wider creative practice? Whatever
your artistic background this programme
will enable you to combine your skillset
with leading dance and movement
practitioners to develop your individual
creative practice.
The programme gives you a chance to choose from a range of modules that suit you, including Performance making, Dance and the Moving Image, Embodied Practice and Body, Space and Place. This flexible curriculum lets you develop existing specialisms and pursue new skills.
We will support you to:
Reflect on your professional experience and its role in your ongoing learning.
Engage in intensive studio-based experiences with significant artists and a skilled peer group.
Deepen your own practice as performers/makers.
Develop your understanding of a range of research methodologies within the arts to pursue an area of artistic interest.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Performing Arts
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Dance at Trinity Laban will
challenge you to defy convention
and allow you to share your unique
perspective. All MA/MSc students
follow one year of study, with an
optional second year of extended
research leading to an MFA
MA/MFA Creative Practice Transdisciplinary
Do you have a background in
performance, visual arts, movement or
other expertise and want to combine this
with wider creative practice? Whatever
your artistic background this programme
will enable you to combine your skillset
with leading dance and movement
practitioners to develop your individual
creative practice.
The programme gives you a chance to choose from a range of modules that suit you, including Performance making, Dance and the Moving Image, Embodied Practice and Body, Space and Place. This flexible curriculum lets you develop existing specialisms and pursue new skills.
We will support you to:
Reflect on your professional experience and its role in your ongoing learning.
Engage in intensive studio-based experiences with significant artists and a skilled peer group.
Deepen your own practice as performers/makers.
Develop your understanding of a range of research methodologies within the arts to pursue an area of artistic interest.
Admission Requirements
60+
To study with us you’ll need:
An appropriate first degree (or an equivalent qualification)
or 5 years’ professional experience
Applicants who do not meet the standard entry requirements are subject to the Institution’s recognition of prior learning (RPL) process
Who is this course for?
The Transdisciplinary pathway welcomes artists and creative practitioners at varying stages of their career. You may have a background in physical theatre, design, film, visual and live art, contemporary performance or circus.
The programme will be particularly suited to you if you are wishing to pursue portfolio careers that might include performance and performance-making, teaching, movement direction, and multimedia and cross art practice.
As part of the application process, you’ll be asked to tell us about your current practice, where you envision it going and how postgraduate study at Trinity Laban will help you get there.
MFA applicants should demonstrate their capacity to undertake self-directed research and propose a project that warrants the depth and breadth afforded by an extended time frame. The choice between an MA or an MFA programme of study will depend upon prior experience and future aspirations.
For MFA:
Applicants will also be required to submit an initial project proposal, outlining the following:
The reasons they wish to carry out an independent project over one academic year
Their suitability for extended independent research in the context of an MFA Creative Practice
The nature of their intended research and a draft projected timeline with indicated outputs of research (which is understandably subject to change)
30 Jun 2025
1 Year
Sep
Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
Tuition fees
Domestic
10,950 GBP
International
23,200 GBP
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MA/MFA Creative Practice: Transdisciplinary
Laban Building, London, United Kingdom
# 18QS Subject Rankings
12 monthsProgramme duration
23,200 GBPTuition Fee/year
30 Jun, 2025Application Deadline
Programme overview
Main Subject
Performing Arts
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Dance at Trinity Laban will challenge you to defy convention and allow you to share your unique perspective. All MA/MSc students follow one year of study, with an optional second year of extended research leading to an MFA
MA/MFA Creative Practice Transdisciplinary
Do you have a background in performance, visual arts, movement or other expertise and want to combine this with wider creative practice? Whatever your artistic background this programme will enable you to combine your skillset with leading dance and movement practitioners to develop your individual creative practice.
The programme gives you a chance to choose from a range of modules that suit you, including Performance making, Dance and the Moving Image, Embodied Practice and Body, Space and Place. This flexible curriculum lets you develop existing specialisms and pursue new skills.
We will support you to:
Programme overview
Main Subject
Performing Arts
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Dance at Trinity Laban will challenge you to defy convention and allow you to share your unique perspective. All MA/MSc students follow one year of study, with an optional second year of extended research leading to an MFA
MA/MFA Creative Practice Transdisciplinary
Do you have a background in performance, visual arts, movement or other expertise and want to combine this with wider creative practice? Whatever your artistic background this programme will enable you to combine your skillset with leading dance and movement practitioners to develop your individual creative practice.
The programme gives you a chance to choose from a range of modules that suit you, including Performance making, Dance and the Moving Image, Embodied Practice and Body, Space and Place. This flexible curriculum lets you develop existing specialisms and pursue new skills.
We will support you to:
Admission Requirements
To study with us you’ll need:
Applicants who do not meet the standard entry requirements are subject to the Institution’s recognition of prior learning (RPL) process
Who is this course for?
The Transdisciplinary pathway welcomes artists and creative practitioners at varying stages of their career. You may have a background in physical theatre, design, film, visual and live art, contemporary performance or circus.
The programme will be particularly suited to you if you are wishing to pursue portfolio careers that might include performance and performance-making, teaching, movement direction, and multimedia and cross art practice.
As part of the application process, you’ll be asked to tell us about your current practice, where you envision it going and how postgraduate study at Trinity Laban will help you get there.
MFA applicants should demonstrate their capacity to undertake self-directed research and propose a project that warrants the depth and breadth afforded by an extended time frame. The choice between an MA or an MFA programme of study will depend upon prior experience and future aspirations.
For MFA:
Applicants will also be required to submit an initial project proposal, outlining the following:
Tuition fees
Domestic
International
Scholarships
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