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Master of Arts in Dance Studies

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

University of Music and Dance Cologne

Program Overview

Under the signs of the pandemic, it became particularly clear how democratic coexistence, freedom of movement or identity negotiation processes are always radically related to bodies, movements and orders of space. Questions arise about the value and place of physicality in countless areas of social life. The ability to deal with physical and inter-physical relationships in a sensitive, differentiated and analytical manner is one of the central competencies or goals in more and more fields of work.

Eligibility Criteria


Additional Information & Requirements

Completed application form, Letter of motivation for the application, CV, Proof of completion of a relevant university degree , Submission of a scientific work sample on a topic or a question from the extended field of dance, performance, body practices or movement research, BA work or excerpts, Proof of a completed bachelor's degree in accordance with the aptitude test regulations or if if this has not yet been completed, a current certificate of enrollment, List of the pieces/works prepared for the aptitude test according to the aptitude test regulations, Proof of payment, CV, Language certificate with level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages CEFR must be submitted at the beginning of the course or holders of the DSH German language test for university entrance, have one of the following certificates from the Goethe Institute: Goethe certificate C1, central upper level examination ZOP, small or large German language diploma each level C2/C2+, have completed a degree in German

Career Options

  • Choreographer / Director
  • Dance Critic / Journalist
  • Cultural Officer
  • Educationist

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