Dance Studies
The only PhD in Dance Studies in Canada, offered by the oldest and largest university dance program in the country.
The focus of the Dance Studies program is to pursue dance research in preparation for careers in academia or the cultural sector. Employment possibilities for graduates range from teaching in post-secondary education to work in archives and museums, arts administration, publishing, journalism and the media.
See also Dance (MA and MFA)
Degrees Offered
PhD
4 year(s)
- Comprehensive examination(s)
- AND Dissertation
A-
- Full-time
MELAB is no longer offered by Michigan Language Assessment. York will no longer accept results for MELAB after July 2020.
Minimum TOEFL (Paper-based) | 577 |
Minimum TOEFL (Internet-based) | 90-91 |
IELTS (Academic Module) | 7 |
YUELI | Academic Program Level 9 with Pass |
YUELI Graduate Studies Preparation Program (GSPP) | Graduate with Honours |
CAEL | Overall score of 65, no component score less than 60 |
Minimum CPE Score | C1 |
Minimum CAE Score | C |
Additional Admission Requirements
Number of Recommendation(s)
- 3 recommendation(s)
Other Requirements
- Master’s degree in dance or a related field in the fine arts (such as music), the humanities (such as history or women’s studies) or the social sciences (such as anthropology)
- Statement of interest
- Two examples of scholarly writing
- Resumé or CV
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