MSc Dance Science and Education

This page contains information for students starting the MSc Dance Science and Education programme at the University of Edinburgh in September 2024.

Your Programme Director

Heather Rikic

Programme Director

  • Moray House School of Education and Sport

Contact details

Pre-arrival

What to do in preparation for your arrival in Edinburgh and before commencing your studies.

Key dates

Key dates for the coming academic year, including Welcome Week activities and the start of teaching.

Useful reading

Your teaching team has identified some pre-reading materials which you may find helpful as you prepare for your MSc.

Hello and welcome to the MSc Dance Science & Education programme!

We have constructed and developed the programme to reflect an up-to-date understanding of the science and pedagogy that underpins all forms of dance practice and its advancement. During your studies, you will engage with and have opportunities to apply current research to practice.

We are delighted to have a cohort joining us this year who come with knowledge and expertise of a range of dance styles and experience. And we look forward to meeting you all to discuss your intentions and aspirations so that we can, together, shape your future as dance science and education practitioners.

On this site, you will find useful information aimed at helping you make a smooth transition into your studies at Edinburgh. In particular, please look at the Pre-arrival section which describes your immediate next steps. On this page you will find an Option course choice form which you should complete by 4 September. The Key Dates section describes the unique aspects of our programme induction with information about your compulsory induction session.

I look forward to welcoming you soon!

PG support team

The postgraduate taught programmes (PGT) are supported by a dedicated Administration and Support Team.

Our Postgraduate support service teams play a pivotal role in all aspects of your experience studying with us, ranging from student support and general guidance, providing course material, timetables and importantly, getting marks out to you.

These teams will guide you through your time at Edinburgh, from the moment you join us at Welcome Week, until your graduation day. Support continues after graduation, as you will always have a friendly face to greet you and helpful assistance when you need it as a member of our alumni community.

The main purpose of the Teaching Office is to ensure your smooth progression through the programme. As such, they share programme-specific email accounts which you are encouraged to use as this is monitored by multiple staff members, so you are always provided with support, assistance and guidance when you need it, without delay.


Upon joining the University, all taught students are allocated a Student Adviser who will provide you with direct support throughout your time at University. Your Student Adviser will be your first point of contact for support with academic, wellbeing and practical matters. Your Student Adviser’s name and contact details will be available on MyEd and EUCLID, and they will introduce themselves to you during induction.

At Moray House, our team of Student Advisers are based in the Student Experience and Support Office (SESO), in G.09, Charteris Land. If you have a question about any aspect of your life as a student at Moray House, you can visit the office or contact the team.


Welcome from the Careers Service at the University of Edinburgh! We have developed a new series of flexible career development presentations designed to support postgraduate students at the College of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences. We will cover the career essentials, including marketing your qualification, career planning & decision making, building your professional profile, networking & navigating the job market and address your needs whether you have joined directly from your undergraduate degree (developing your career) or come with 3+ years of professional experience (advancing your career).


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