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MA Creative Practice: Self-Selected Pathway
The MA Creative Practice is intended to allow both the experienced and the recent graduate creative individual to develop and promote their ‘voice’ in a safe and supportive environment. The open modular format is designed so that you can select those topics that most interest you or which are most suitable for your career intentions. You will have the opportunity to study and practice with students from other programmes.
There are two pathways available, one more self-determined than the other and each with its own distinctive character. You will need to indicate on the extended application form your module preference and also a second choice in case your first choice is not available. The ‘taught’ elements of this programme form year 1 of the MFA programme.
The MA Creative Practice: Self-Selected Pathway programme enables you to choose your own study – to effectively create your own programme of study according to your needs and wishes - selecting from a range of available modules delivered either at Laban’s magnificent facility in South East London, or with our partner providers at their studios or on a professional placement located in the UK.
(Note: some modules have restricted entry, usually by audition: please see the Module Specifications for more information)
Full time: One Year
Part time: Two Years
Validated by City University, London
The Programme comprises a taught element of 4 modules plus an independent project.
You must take the Research Methodologies module (M502), and then you must select THREE modules of your choosing from the Module Menu of the MA Creative Practice (MACP) programme. Study is structured to allow the skills and experience of the individual student to flourish and for new skills and insights to be gained.
To complete the programme, you will also undertake an in-depth independent research project. This may take the form of a performance, a lecture demonstration, a written dissertation, or a mixed mode project.
Please note that technical training (technique classes) is not provided within the fee structure of the programme. However, classes are available on payment of a supplementary fee to cover direct teaching costs – please see further information Technique Training.
Alternatively evening classes offered by the Education and Community department are available.
A range of professional classes are also offered at our partner organisation Greenwich Dance, located some 15 minutes walk away.
Core (required) Modules
| M-502 |
Research Methods |
30 credits |
| M-505 |
Projects |
60 credits |
Elective Modules
You must select THREE modules from the ‘module menu’ listed below, noting that not all modules may be offered in any one year (shown as greyed out) and there may be scheduling conflicts which may render some choices ‘unavailable’ (Note: some modules have restricted entry, usually by audition: please see the Module Specifications for more information)
| M-506 |
Self-Directed/Placement |
30 credits |
| M-512 |
Synergies & Transformations |
30 credits |
| M-521 |
Advanced Technical Practice |
30 credits |
| M-532 |
Histories of the Body |
30 credits |
| M-546 |
Dance and Design |
30 credits |
| M-547 |
Performance Technologies |
30 credits |
| M-548 |
Performance Making |
30 credits |
| M-567 |
Performance Psychology |
30 credits |
| M-568 |
Performance Enhancement |
30 credits |
| M-571 |
Choreological Practice |
30 credits |
| M-572 |
Dance & the Moving Image |
30 credits |
| M-573 |
Writing the Body |
30 credits |
Follow the link to download module specifications
• To provide professional development opportunities for you as a graduate of dance, performing arts or humanities programmes,
• To develop you as a reflective practitioner who is critically aware of the reciprocity of theory and practice, thereby promoting standards of excellence in your dance practice, and preparing you for employment.
• To enable you to explore and reflect upon dance practice in its many forms, taking account of the social, cultural, aesthetic and political contexts in which performance practice is located.
• To encourage you to make links across various approaches to and perspectives on practice, To develop your ability to address complex issues creatively and systematically, as well as the ability to problem-solve in a variety of artistic contexts through the engagement in practice based research, including collaborative projects.
• To develop your ability to address complex issues creatively and systematically, as well as the ability to problem-solve in a variety of artistic contexts through the engagement in practice based research, including collaborative projects.
• To develop your potential for a range of practices in or associated with dance and research-based activity.
Most modules are assessed within a practice-based format, most usually by performance or presentation with supporting documentation of how and why you arrived at your position. Inevitably there is an expectation that you will be able to demonstrate a high level of communication as the subject matter with which you are dealing is normally very complex, and you will probably have to articulate such issues orally and in writing. Please see Module Specifications for more information on assessment.
Applicants should normally have a good first (undergraduate) degree or have five years' professional experience. However, if you do not have formal qualifications, you will need to refer to our policy on admissions using AP(E)L.
Full-time:
UK/EU - £5,510
Overseas/ELQ - £13,750
Part-time:
UK/EU - 3,100
Follow the link to download the application form
Follow the link to download the programme specification
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