All applicants must have a good honours degree in Arts, Fine Arts, Performance, Dance, Choreography, Design, Visual Arts Drama and Theatre studies, Somatic Practices or similar. In exceptional circumstances, candidates with a 2.2 degree may be considered if they have a higher degree as evidence of ability to complete a demanding postgraduate level programme.
Applicants should have previous practical or theoretical experience theoretical relevant to Live Art, Performance Art, Experimental Dance or Theatre, which demonstrates that they have the personal and intellectual resources, including writing skills, to pursue a challenging and demanding postgraduate training course. Postgraduate research experience will be an advantage. The capacity to be critical and analytical, to work in a self-motivated independent way and to set personal priorities is essential; innovative and entrepreneurial potential is highly desirable. Candidates should have a long-standing interest in Live Art and a strong understanding and commitment to the positive and unique contribution of Performance Art. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with colleagues from other disciplines are expected.
English Language Requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to have a recognised English language qualification. The University of Lincoln aims to ensure that all international students have adequate English language skills in order for them to be able to study successfully on the programmes we offer.
We accept a variety of English language qualifications and have listed the most popular below. If you have an alternative English language qualification, please contact us for assessment.
IELTS band 6.0 or above with no less than 5.5 in each band score.
Cambridge English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
- Certificate in Advanced English – CAE (NQF Level2)
- Certificate of Proficiency in English – CPE, (NQF Level 3)
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
- Overall TOEFL score – Total 79 : (Listening – 17, Reading – 18, Speaking – 20, Writing – 17.)
For more information on English Language requirements, please visit our English Language Centre.