【成功案例】爱丁堡大学 MSc Dance Science and Education-新东方前途出国

在跟黄老师团队多次讨论沟通后，某同学把申请专业定位在教育学，并且在满足条件下的院校中选定了世界排名前30的爱丁堡大学。那么接下来黄老师就需要针对该专业的能力模型，准备与之对应的活动经历和素材。从素材准备到文书定稿，每一个细节某同学都积极跟老师沟通。老师们的引导，为某同学打开了思路，也让某同学对教育学专业有了更深的领悟。目前，某同学已收到了爱丁堡大学、伦敦国王学院、伯明翰大学、诺丁汉大学等英国院校的offer。相信能为更多广西艺术学院的学弟学妹们开辟好这个开端，会祝愿某同学继续努力，保持优秀！

对爱丁堡的舞蹈科学与教育硕士，学生要提前了解这个专业所学的课程模块，从而在申请材料中更好的去做文书呈现。学生将需要完成四门必修课程和另外 40 个学分的选修课程。

必修课程：

• 舞蹈教育学 （40学分）

• 预防舞蹈医学 （20学分）

• 知识来源：理解和分析研究文献 （10学分）

• 概念化研究：基础、假设和实践 (10 学分)

以上核心课程将以密集学习的形式授课。这样，有其他安排的学生可以灵活地将密集学习与在线选修课程相结合，完成学位。

选修课程：将从学校提供的一系列课程中选择 40 个学分的选修课程。

这些课程可能包括：

• 体力活动和身体成分评估（10个学分）

• 儿童和青少年发展（20学分）

• 全民教育（20学分）

• 健康体育活动(20 学分)

• 体力活动心理学(20学分)

• 针对特定人群的力量和体能训练（20 学分）

那么对于该学生来说，其实舞蹈表演对她是本科专长，但涉及到教育领域的学科模块，那学生需要通过文书材料更好的去做背景亮点呈现。

如下是我们在爱丁堡大学该专业文书中的部分截取内容：

Part two: Relevant experiences and background

From the moment I first stepped onto the dance floor, dance has been more than an art form for me; it has been a way of understanding the world and myself within it. This journey began in childhood and seamlessly transitioned into a professional pursuit, where my roles have spanned from performer to educator. Along this path, my fascination with the mechanics of movement and the psychological resilience required by dancers has grown, driving me to explore beyond the surface of dance as mere performance art. My undergraduate studies offered a foundational exploration into the multifaceted world of dance, weaving together threads of pedagogy, psychology, and dance history to paint a comprehensive picture of its educational potential. Dance could serve as a powerful medium for cultural and emotional expression and a tool for physical and mental development.

Teaching dance crystallized my understanding of its complexities and the unique challenges faced by dancers. The physical demands and psychological pressures inherent in dance training and performance became apparent through my direct engagement with students. Observing the prevalence of overuse injuries and the toll of psychological stress on dancers highlighted a critical gap in the traditional dance education models—a lack of integration of health-focused, preventative strategies. These observations motivated me to volunteer initiatives within dance communities, leading workshops for injury prevention and mental health awareness. These experiences solidified my commitment to enhancing dancer wellbeing and underscored the necessity of a more informed and scientific approach to dance education.

My academic endeavors further deepened my insight into the scientific dimensions of dance. Undertaking a thesis that involved a biomechanical analysis of dance movements was a pivotal moment, offering a tangible connection between the theoretical aspects of biomechanics and their practical implications for dancers. This project was not just an academic exercise; it was a bridge to understanding how scientific principles can inform and improve the practice and teaching of dance.

This blend of practical teaching experience, voluntary community engagement, and academic research has given me a unique perspective on the intersections between dance, education, and science. I have witnessed the gaps in current educational practices—where the emphasis on technical proficiency often overshadows the need for a holistic approach to dancer health and wellbeing. My background has prepared me for the rigorous academic environment of the MSc in Dance Science and Education at the University of Edinburgh and instilled in me a deep-seated desire to contribute to the evolution of dance education. This program represents an essential step towards my goal of integrating scientific knowledge with artistic practice to forge a new path in dance education that balances pursuing artistic excellence with the imperative of health and wellbeing.

如果广西艺术学院的学弟学妹们或也想申请舞蹈相关专业的学生&家长，欢迎来咨询新东方前途出国南宁分公司的黄老师。让我们再一次祝愿某同学未来的学习和生活一切顺利，如果你也有出国学习舞蹈的想法，也欢迎随时向我们留言寻求专业的咨询，黄老师愿意永远做你留学道路上的指路明灯！