Professional Arts Practice (DL)

The programme allows the individual practitioner to focus specifically on their chosen area, whether it be dance practice or pedagogy, somatics, theatre practice, interdisciplinary arts, participatory arts, performance or music production. The specialisation you are awarded can be chosen to align with your practice and inquiry.

Course highlights

You’ll have the flexibility to shape your studies around work commitments so that you can pursue your ambitions with structured support from experienced academic practitioners. Your practice is placed at the centre of your research investigation, making your study applicable within the profession and of value to colleagues, employers and other students drawn from a global community. You’ll be part of a vibrant international creative industries research culture, with access to influential and internationally respected work across the field. Your professional experience will be used to claim 80 credits of your MA. As a student you'll receive a free electronic textbook for every module and access to Middlesex's extensive online library.

What will you learn? This course provides immersive online experiences, offering practical engagement. Immerse yourself in work-integrated learning and focused disciplines, supported by premium digital tools. You’ll be taught a range of appropriate research methodologies, how to deal with the ethical dimensions of your research and critical frameworks to help you develop your thinking and articulation of what it is you do or would like to pursue. Discover and enhance your artistic identity while honing your expertise, thus opening doors to an exciting and promising career path.

How do we support your career development? The course has been developed especially to allow you to continue working, integrating your professional practice and expertise with academic learning. You’ll benefit from a personalized learning path built around group sessions and one-to-one supervision that allows you to effectively manage your professional commitments. You will be supported by our team of Personal Tutors, Student Learning Assistants, and Graduate Academic Assistants. These adept professionals within your discipline form your dedicated support network