Overview

About the programme

Our research themes at the Centre for Dance Research at the Coventry University are many and varied, as are our research methods. These themes and methods are both reflected in and expanded by the many topics of our research students.

Broadly, those themes focus on reflexive enquiry into embodied practices, collective and political action, digitisation, cultural value and the expanded choreographic field. In addition, C-DaRE also investigates and critiques the legal frameworks that can be used to support and empower the cultural sector.

Programme Structure

Our broad research themes include:

dance documentation, dissemination and publication
cultural heritage and preservation
choreographic processes and somatic practices
dance digital and software studies
movement, computing and AI
interdisclipinarity and interculturalism
inclusivity and collectivity with a focus on disability in dance
critical discourse and performance philosophy
alternative performance sites and virtual reality
intellectual property and human rights
bodies, health and well-being
practice research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-27 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-25 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-10 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

95

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Coventry, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

95

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of a 2:1 first degree in a relevant discipline/subject area with a minimum 60% mark in the project element or equivalent with a minimum 60% overall module average.
In the event of a first degree classification of less than 2:1, a Masters Degree in a relevant subject area will be considered as an equivalent.
The Masters must have been attained with minimum overall marks at merit level (60%)*. In addition, the dissertation or equivalent element in the Masters must also have been attained with a minimum mark of merit level (60%).

Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

15780 GBP / year

≈ 15780 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5005 GBP / year

≈ 5005 GBP / year

Living costs

Coventry

United Kingdom

656 - 1057 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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