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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
MSc/MFA Dance Science
Trinity Laban launched the world’s first
Masters degree in Dance Science in
2001 and has been a pioneering force
in the field ever since. Come and join a
collaborative global community and
find your place in the rapidly expanding
field of Dance Science. You’ll explore
topics ranging from physiology,
biomechanics, psychology and nutrition,
and engage with scientific and creative
modes of research.
Studying Dance Science at Trinity Laban will develop your applied research skills and give you the opportunity to conduct research in studio and lab-based contexts.
It is also a collaborative programme, and you’ll have opportunities to work with students on other postgraduate programmes. The course finishes with an independent research project on a topic of your choice.
Our team is internationally known in the field and work with professional companies and organisations around the world. Trinity Laban is a founding partner of the National Institute of Dance Medicine and Science (NIDMS) and a supporter of the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science (IADMS).
Our in-house Fitness Screening & Health Tracking Programme and departmental research projects give you the opportunity to gain valuable experience of working as a dance scientist while you study. Our specialist facilities include a versatile testing laboratory with dedicated support staff, a specialist dance library and 12 dance studios.
The MSc in Dance Science will set you up for various career pathways. The course provides a strong foundation for students who want to pursue a career in higher education, such as lecturers, researchers, or doctoral studies in dance science. Trinity Laban graduates have also gone on to work as consultants for dance companies, training institutions and dance organisations; while others have used the dance science knowledge and skills gained to enhance their practice in the field, as dancers, teachers, rehearsal directors, choreographers, clinical practitioners, fitness instructors, or business owners.
Modules on the Dance Science Masters include, Approaches to Performance Research, Foundations in Performance Science, Performing Research, Applications in Dance Science and an Extended Project.
You’ll engage with qualitative, quantitative, and mixed modes of research, preparing you to translate theory and skills to practice. You’ll experience a variety of flexible learning and teaching methods, including webinars, seminars, digital and practical workshops, group and individual tutorials, mini-conference days, studio-and lab-based application, as well as independent and self-directed work.
During your studies, assessments are specifically designed with your employability skills in mind, aiming to reflect the knowledge and skills required of graduates entering the dance science sector. These tasks include a group project lab report, poster presentations, a case study, and culminates with a written journal article.
Program overview
Main Subject
Performing Arts
Degree
MSc
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
MSc/MFA Dance Science
Trinity Laban launched the world’s first
Masters degree in Dance Science in
2001 and has been a pioneering force
in the field ever since. Come and join a
collaborative global community and
find your place in the rapidly expanding
field of Dance Science. You’ll explore
topics ranging from physiology,
biomechanics, psychology and nutrition,
and engage with scientific and creative
modes of research.
Studying Dance Science at Trinity Laban will develop your applied research skills and give you the opportunity to conduct research in studio and lab-based contexts.
It is also a collaborative programme, and you’ll have opportunities to work with students on other postgraduate programmes. The course finishes with an independent research project on a topic of your choice.
Our team is internationally known in the field and work with professional companies and organisations around the world. Trinity Laban is a founding partner of the National Institute of Dance Medicine and Science (NIDMS) and a supporter of the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science (IADMS).
Our in-house Fitness Screening & Health Tracking Programme and departmental research projects give you the opportunity to gain valuable experience of working as a dance scientist while you study. Our specialist facilities include a versatile testing laboratory with dedicated support staff, a specialist dance library and 12 dance studios.
The MSc in Dance Science will set you up for various career pathways. The course provides a strong foundation for students who want to pursue a career in higher education, such as lecturers, researchers, or doctoral studies in dance science. Trinity Laban graduates have also gone on to work as consultants for dance companies, training institutions and dance organisations; while others have used the dance science knowledge and skills gained to enhance their practice in the field, as dancers, teachers, rehearsal directors, choreographers, clinical practitioners, fitness instructors, or business owners.
Modules on the Dance Science Masters include, Approaches to Performance Research, Foundations in Performance Science, Performing Research, Applications in Dance Science and an Extended Project.
You’ll engage with qualitative, quantitative, and mixed modes of research, preparing you to translate theory and skills to practice. You’ll experience a variety of flexible learning and teaching methods, including webinars, seminars, digital and practical workshops, group and individual tutorials, mini-conference days, studio-and lab-based application, as well as independent and self-directed work.
During your studies, assessments are specifically designed with your employability skills in mind, aiming to reflect the knowledge and skills required of graduates entering the dance science sector. These tasks include a group project lab report, poster presentations, a case study, and culminates with a written journal article.
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
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 MSc 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 Danec Science
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
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
Against a backdrop of stunning
architecture in the creative
heart of South-East London,
Trinity Laban is where change
happens. Drawn from
diverse communities in the UK
and around the world, our Undergraduate students are
united by their drive, passion
and innovative spirit. Our world-leading performing arts training is designed to develop individual artists who not only have excellent techincal skills but also the creative, innovative and entrepunerial drive to succeed in their professional careers. We don’t
train our students to fit the
mould, we give them the tools
to break it.
Foundation
Programmes
Designed to support students to access undergraduate level programmes, our Foundation courses provide foundational training in our artforms, and can also be taken by students needing to improve their language skills before starting their degree.
Cert HE Musical Theatre
BA(Hons) Contemporary Dance with Foundation
BMus (Hons) Music with Foundation
Undergraduate Programmes
Our students learn their craft through practice, spending much of their time in small groups, or individually with our teachers, honing their technique and preparing for the many performance opportunities that they will participate in during their studies. Our teachers are working musicians, dancers and musical theatre performers, allowing students to start building their professional networks in the London arts scene as they study.
Our postgraduate students are
drawn from over 60 countries
across the world, all contributing
their unique artistic ideas and
perspectives to our thriving
academic community. If you are
a recent graduate looking to
further develop your skills, an
experienced professional wanting
to take your practice to the next
level, or to flex your skills and take
your career in a new direction our
postgraduate programmes will
let you hone your technical and
research skills and develop your
unique artistic voice.
Dance
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.
Dare to think, diverge and redefine
with our postgraduate music
programmes. Immersed in an
environment which encourages
exploration and nurtures pioneers,
you will be supported to shape
your artistic voice and develop
the necessary skills to enter the
music profession.
MMus Master of Music
MA Songwriting (Online)
MA Music Education
MA Music Education & Performance
MEd Music Education (Online)
Musical Theatre
Get ready to dive into Trinity Laban’s
vibrant creative community and
see theatre creation through a
world lens. Learning from expert
practitioners, artists, and industry
leaders, you’ll write your own
story through co-authored and
co-produced group and ensemble
work. You will develop industry
relevant skills and techniques, while
discovering how arts-based practice
can instigate positive social change
within communities and through
developing new audiences.
MA Musical Theatre: Performance
MA Musical Theatre: Musical Direction
MA Musical Theatre: Community Practice
Doctoral Programmes
Trinity Laban offers unique, practice-based
research programmes studying at the
heart of our thriving artistic community.
You’ll join a small group of dedicated
performers, creators and academics,
pushing the boundaries of artistic and
scientific practice.
MPhil/PhD in Creative Practice:
Dance / Music / Collaborative Arts
MSc/MFA Dance Science
Laban Building, London, United Kingdom
# =25QS Subject Rankings
12 monthsProgram duration
23,200 GBPTuition Fee/year
30 Jun, 2025Application Deadline
Program overview
Main Subject
Performing Arts
Degree
MSc
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
MSc/MFA Dance Science
Trinity Laban launched the world’s first Masters degree in Dance Science in 2001 and has been a pioneering force in the field ever since. Come and join a collaborative global community and find your place in the rapidly expanding field of Dance Science. You’ll explore topics ranging from physiology, biomechanics, psychology and nutrition, and engage with scientific and creative modes of research.
Studying Dance Science at Trinity Laban will develop your applied research skills and give you the opportunity to conduct research in studio and lab-based contexts.
It is also a collaborative programme, and you’ll have opportunities to work with students on other postgraduate programmes. The course finishes with an independent research project on a topic of your choice.
Our team is internationally known in the field and work with professional companies and organisations around the world. Trinity Laban is a founding partner of the National Institute of Dance Medicine and Science (NIDMS) and a supporter of the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science (IADMS).
Our in-house Fitness Screening & Health Tracking Programme and departmental research projects give you the opportunity to gain valuable experience of working as a dance scientist while you study. Our specialist facilities include a versatile testing laboratory with dedicated support staff, a specialist dance library and 12 dance studios.
The MSc in Dance Science will set you up for various career pathways. The course provides a strong foundation for students who want to pursue a career in higher education, such as lecturers, researchers, or doctoral studies in dance science. Trinity Laban graduates have also gone on to work as consultants for dance companies, training institutions and dance organisations; while others have used the dance science knowledge and skills gained to enhance their practice in the field, as dancers, teachers, rehearsal directors, choreographers, clinical practitioners, fitness instructors, or business owners.
Modules on the Dance Science Masters include, Approaches to Performance Research, Foundations in Performance Science, Performing Research, Applications in Dance Science and an Extended Project.
You’ll engage with qualitative, quantitative, and mixed modes of research, preparing you to translate theory and skills to practice. You’ll experience a variety of flexible learning and teaching methods, including webinars, seminars, digital and practical workshops, group and individual tutorials, mini-conference days, studio-and lab-based application, as well as independent and self-directed work.
During your studies, assessments are specifically designed with your employability skills in mind, aiming to reflect the knowledge and skills required of graduates entering the dance science sector. These tasks include a group project lab report, poster presentations, a case study, and culminates with a written journal article.
Program overview
Main Subject
Performing Arts
Degree
MSc
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
MSc/MFA Dance Science
Trinity Laban launched the world’s first Masters degree in Dance Science in 2001 and has been a pioneering force in the field ever since. Come and join a collaborative global community and find your place in the rapidly expanding field of Dance Science. You’ll explore topics ranging from physiology, biomechanics, psychology and nutrition, and engage with scientific and creative modes of research.
Studying Dance Science at Trinity Laban will develop your applied research skills and give you the opportunity to conduct research in studio and lab-based contexts.
It is also a collaborative programme, and you’ll have opportunities to work with students on other postgraduate programmes. The course finishes with an independent research project on a topic of your choice.
Our team is internationally known in the field and work with professional companies and organisations around the world. Trinity Laban is a founding partner of the National Institute of Dance Medicine and Science (NIDMS) and a supporter of the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science (IADMS).
Our in-house Fitness Screening & Health Tracking Programme and departmental research projects give you the opportunity to gain valuable experience of working as a dance scientist while you study. Our specialist facilities include a versatile testing laboratory with dedicated support staff, a specialist dance library and 12 dance studios.
The MSc in Dance Science will set you up for various career pathways. The course provides a strong foundation for students who want to pursue a career in higher education, such as lecturers, researchers, or doctoral studies in dance science. Trinity Laban graduates have also gone on to work as consultants for dance companies, training institutions and dance organisations; while others have used the dance science knowledge and skills gained to enhance their practice in the field, as dancers, teachers, rehearsal directors, choreographers, clinical practitioners, fitness instructors, or business owners.
Modules on the Dance Science Masters include, Approaches to Performance Research, Foundations in Performance Science, Performing Research, Applications in Dance Science and an Extended Project.
You’ll engage with qualitative, quantitative, and mixed modes of research, preparing you to translate theory and skills to practice. You’ll experience a variety of flexible learning and teaching methods, including webinars, seminars, digital and practical workshops, group and individual tutorials, mini-conference days, studio-and lab-based application, as well as independent and self-directed work.
During your studies, assessments are specifically designed with your employability skills in mind, aiming to reflect the knowledge and skills required of graduates entering the dance science sector. These tasks include a group project lab report, poster presentations, a case study, and culminates with a written journal article.
Admission requirements
Exam Scores
Important Dates
Application
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
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 MSc 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 fee and scholarships
Tuition Fee
Scholarships
Domestic Students
International Students
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
In this guide you will find:
Where to look for scholarship opportunities
How to apply to scholarships relevant to you
A list of available scholarships around the world
A scholarship application checklist
More programs from the university
Bachelor UG
Master PG
PHD
Against a backdrop of stunning architecture in the creative heart of South-East London, Trinity Laban is where change happens. Drawn from diverse communities in the UK and around the world, our Undergraduate students are united by their drive, passion and innovative spirit. Our world-leading performing arts training is designed to develop individual artists who not only have excellent techincal skills but also the creative, innovative and entrepunerial drive to succeed in their professional careers. We don’t train our students to fit the mould, we give them the tools to break it.
Foundation Programmes
Designed to support students to access undergraduate level programmes, our Foundation courses provide foundational training in our artforms, and can also be taken by students needing to improve their language skills before starting their degree.
Undergraduate Programmes
Our students learn their craft through practice, spending much of their time in small groups, or individually with our teachers, honing their technique and preparing for the many performance opportunities that they will participate in during their studies. Our teachers are working musicians, dancers and musical theatre performers, allowing students to start building their professional networks in the London arts scene as they study.
Arts and Humanities (1)
BA ( Hons) Contemporary Dance
BA ( Hons) Musical Theatre
BA (Hons) Contemporary Dance with Foundation Year
BA (Hons) Music Performance and Industry
BMus (Hons) Music Performance/ Composition/ Jazz
BMus (Hons) Music with Integrated Foundation Year
BSc ( Hons) Dance Science
Foundations of Musical Theatre
Study Abroad Programme (Music)
Our postgraduate students are drawn from over 60 countries across the world, all contributing their unique artistic ideas and perspectives to our thriving academic community. If you are a recent graduate looking to further develop your skills, an experienced professional wanting to take your practice to the next level, or to flex your skills and take your career in a new direction our postgraduate programmes will let you hone your technical and research skills and develop your unique artistic voice.
Dance
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.
Music
Dare to think, diverge and redefine with our postgraduate music programmes. Immersed in an environment which encourages exploration and nurtures pioneers, you will be supported to shape your artistic voice and develop the necessary skills to enter the music profession.
Musical Theatre
Get ready to dive into Trinity Laban’s vibrant creative community and see theatre creation through a world lens. Learning from expert practitioners, artists, and industry leaders, you’ll write your own story through co-authored and co-produced group and ensemble work. You will develop industry relevant skills and techniques, while discovering how arts-based practice can instigate positive social change within communities and through developing new audiences.
Doctoral Programmes
Trinity Laban offers unique, practice-based research programmes studying at the heart of our thriving artistic community. You’ll join a small group of dedicated performers, creators and academics, pushing the boundaries of artistic and scientific practice.
Arts and Humanities (1)
Artist Diploma
Graduate Diploma
MA/MFA Choreography
MA/MFA Creative Practice: Dance Professional
MA/MFA Creative Practice: Transdisciplinary
MA/MFA Dance Performance
MSc/MFA Dance Science
Professional Diploma
Arts and Humanities (1)
Doctoral Programmes