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MASTER OF DANCE

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

Course Structure

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
 (CHOOSE 1)

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 
 (CHOOSE 1)

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



To Be Updated

Intake Schedule

Semester I of the academic year commences in October.

Application Deadline: August for Semester I intake.

For more information, please refer : https://study.um.edu.my/download-brochures

Last Update: 11/03/2025