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The University of Edinburgh: Dance Science and Education

Institution The University of Edinburgh View institution profile
Department Moray House School of Education and Sport
Web https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying
Study type Taught

Summary

A comprehensive understanding of the science underpinning dance is a must for virtually all dance practitioners.

This innovative programme offers just that, giving you the scientific theory and specialist skills that will inspire you to push the frontiers of dance and dance education.

How will I learn?

Through an applied and multi-disciplinary blend of theory and practice, you will:

  • explore the biopsychosocial and developmental issues that relate to dance education and training

  • develop an awareness of changing trends in dance science & education

  • learn and apply various research methods associated with dance

MSc

Edinburgh University

Edinburgh. Extraordinary futures await.

The University of Edinburgh is one of the world's top universities, consistently ranked in the world top 50, and placed 34th in the QS World University Rankings 2026.

Our position as one of Britain’s leading research universities was reaffirmed by the results of the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF). The University of Edinburgh is one of the world’s top research-intensive universities, ranked 4th in the UK for research power (Times Higher Education, Overall Ranking of Institutions), with 90% of our research activity classified as world leading or internationally excellent in the 2021 Research …

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