Languages courses
University of Aberdeen
Duration : 1 Year
Intake : September
IELTS : 6.5
TOEFL : 90
PTE : 62
Level : Postgraduate
Tuition & fees : £ 21,500 Per Year
University of Aberdeen Contact Details
1 Pace Plaza, New York, NY, 10038, USA
Email: intlgradadmission@pace.edu
Phone: +18667223338
* Please note that fees may vary. Always check the exact cost of the program and bear in mind likely additional expenses.
About Performance Studies, Mlitt in University of Aberdeen
The MLitt in Performance Studies develops your practical skills and theoretical and historical knowledge of performance art, offering hands-on, real-life experience to prepare you for future study or work in the world of performance.
Performance continues to dominate in the visual arts, and its interdisciplinarity and openness lends itself to being utilised by artists in music, dance and theatre.
Our MLitt in performance studies offers the opportunity for you to develop your performance portfolio, from within the disciplines of either the visual arts or music while developing your fluency in the theory and history of performance.
This degree programme provides a solid foundation in contemporary music, art and theory, and practice.
How You'll Study
The programme is delivered by means of seminars and workshops that are tutor- and student-led as appropriate. Students will complete independent and group work, and lead their own projects with the guidance and support of the course tutors. Assessment methods include essays, portfolios, practical projects and other coursework.
Why Study Performance Studies?
- It is unique in its combining of theory and practice, from the disciplines of visual culture and music, to develop your command of the language of contemporary performance
- Study with leading performance practitioners and theorists
- Opportunities to develop a portfolio of performance work
- Opportunities to develop a strong command of the history, theory and criticism of performance art
- Two core courses provide a strong foundation in theoretical and practical skills, paving the way for further postgraduate study or a career in the arts
- Optional modules offer the possibility to focus further on either music or visual culture strands, as well as public engagement with the arts
- The programme will be of interest to you if you have a background in Visual Arts, Music, Sonic Arts, Cultural Studies, Art Criticism and Art History. It will also be of interest to you if you have a professional background in the visual arts or music
Careers
In addition to providing research training to enable students to go on to pursue an academic career, this programme will also be of interest to those wishing to follow a career in performance art, music performance, arts education, or art criticism.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- Art Critic
- Artist
- Arts Manager
- Community Arts Work
- Festival Organisation
- Musician
- Public Engagement
Academic qualification equivalents
- A score of 50 - 70% from a well ranked public institution is considered comparable to a UK 2.2
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : Overall - 6.5 with: Listening - 5.5; Reading - 6.0; Speaking - 5.5; Writing - 6.0
- TOEFL : Overall - 90 with: Listening - 17; Reading - 21; Speaking - 20; Writing - 21
- PTE : Overall - 62 with: Listening - 51; Reading - 54; Speaking - 51; Writing - 54
University of Aberdeen Highlights
| % International Students | 33 % |
| Male/Female Ratio | 1 : 1.16 |
| Endowments Value | Pound 45 million |
| No.of Campuses | 5 |
| Yearly Hostel & Meals Expense | £14,300-18,000 |
University of Aberdeen Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
Aberdeen manages to provide a fixed fee structure throughout the program for international students so that they can project the amount in advance.
- The undergraduate arts fee starts from £17,200 and for sciences, it’s around £19,700.
- The postgraduate fee is variable and depends upon the degree chosen and discount of around 20% can be availed by Alumni of college
- For Undergraduate arts degree annual fee is of £ 17,200 which adds up for £68,800 and for engineering it is £19,700 and a total of £78,800.
- As per the calculation done by college the minimum cost of living in the U.K which covers all the basic expenses is around £1,000.
| Program type | Per year fee |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Arts | £17,200 |
| Undergraduate Science | £19,700 |
| Postgraduate Research | £16,500 |
| Cost of living per year* | Around £1,000 |
Aberdeen University Cost of Attendance
Aberdeen manages to provide a fixed fee structure throughout the program for international students so that they can project the amount in advance. Details for 2021-2022 academic session are tabulated below:
| Type of Expense | Annual Fees (GBP) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | |
| Undergraduate Arts Courses | 17,200 |
| Undergraduate Science Courses | 19,700 |
| Postgraduate Taught Courses | 20,000- 30,000 |
| Postgraduate Research Courses | 16,500 |
| Cost of Living | |
| Accommodation | 5,500-7,800 |
| Books & Supplies | 1,000-1,500 |
| Transportation | 500-1,000 |
| Miscellaneous | 1,500-2,500 |
Know more about Studying in USA
| Tuition Fees in USA (1st Year Average) | BE/Btech: USD 28300 | MS: USD 22693 | BBA: USD 26616 | MBA: USD 29558 | BSc: USD 29418 | MA: USD 20452 | MIS: USD 22133 | MFin: USD 37683 | MEng: USD 29558 | MIM: USD 35301 | MEM: USD 23254 | MArch: USD 34741 | MFA: USD 28857 | BHM: USD 27176 |
| Average Accomodation & Food Costs in USA | USD 700 to 1000 Per Month |
| Entrance Exams in USA | TOEFL: 86 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 60 | GRE: 309 | GMAT: 560 | SAT: 1177 |
| Work and Study in USA | Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit. Know More |
| Post Study Work Permit in USA | One to Two Years after graduation depending on the course. |
| Cost of Student Visa in USA | USD 160 |
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