Move with purpose and plan the next steps in your career as a professional choreographer by studying a master’s in dance choreography at Salford.

Over the course of three semesters, you will explore the art and craft of dance choreography, as well as gain an understanding of what will be expected of you as a professional choreographer. You’ll learn how to work in a professional setting, putting together performances as a dance maker and collaborator.

You’ll focus on choreography from both an artistic and entrepreneurial perspective, exploring the creative practices involved in dance making, as well as what it’s like to work in the industry. You’ll learn how to collaborate creatively across different disciplines, as well as undertake an industry placement in your final project.

This master’s in choreography is designed to work with the rhythm of the professional field of dance, allowing you to continue to work on professional projects alongside your studies. For established choreographers, the part-time option enables you to develop a new professional project as part of your modules, allowing you to develop your professional practice alongside your studies.

You’ll be set to move into a variety of careers, such as becoming a professional dancer, choreographer, dance instructor or dance teacher. You may also choose to move into a related role such as working in arts administration for a theatre or dance company, or crossing over into a similar discipline such as yoga or fitness.

Overall, studying dance choreography at the University of Salford will give you the background knowledge and transferrable skills to move into a variety of roles, both in and out of the arts sector. The ability to research, develop and present your ideas to a professional standard is valuable to employers in any industry.