Master of Dance

Important! Please make sure you have read the How to Apply information for this course prior to reading the interview requirements below.

Please note that this course is suspended for the 2027 intake.

Interview requirements

Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend a 20-minute interview by the Selection Panel.

Applicants should prepare to discuss:

intentions and goals in undertaking the course
professional and/or academic history in relation to the field
understanding of concepts and processes particular to dance as a field of knowledge

The University of Melbourne and the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all participants, regardless of their physical, sensory, cognitive, or psychological abilities. Should you be required to attend an interview, you will be asked if you have any accessibility requirements during the interview booking stage.

How will I be assessed?

Applicants' portfolio will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

Clarity and distinctiveness of expression
Imaginative and creative capacity
Performance quality and technical skills
Advanced skills in embodied communication

Applicants' interview will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

Motivation for undertaking the course
Ability to communicate technical and creative ideas
Understanding of dance and its significance
Articulation of their own practice and aspirations
Knowledge about own practice, its context and histories

Please note that all applicants will be ranked based on the above criteria, up to the capacity of places within the course.