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Exchange studies in Circus

Welcome to apply for an exchange semester within Erasmus+ in Circus!
Robyn Haefeli Closing Act 2022. Photo: Isak Stockås/SKH

Courses offered!

SKH offers you to follow courses from the curriculum of the Bachelor's Programme in Circus. Find more information on the structure and content of the programme here.

Bachelor's Programme in Circus

Courses offered for exchange studies spring semester 2025 include:

  • Circus Discipline 2b, 15 ECTS (year 2, semester 4)
  • Circus Performance and Interpretation 2b, 15 ECTS (year 2, semester 4)

Total of ECTS: 30

Study period: 20 January - 8 June 2025

Main language of instruction: English

Study pace: Fulltime

Responsible unit: Circus

Application

The application period is 15 September to 15 October 2024.

Applications are handled through the online application portal Mobility Online. To apply, click on the "Become an applicant"-button of this page.

Please note that we only accept applications and certificates through Mobility Online and that we will not consider any applications from students sent by e-mail or regular post. When applying online, make sure to double check that you have chosen the correct home institution.  

Please upload the following documents (in english) and worksamples for your application in Mobility Online:

  • Registration certificate from your home institution
  • Proof of previous studies (transcript of records)
  • Language certificate (english)
  • CV
  • Letter of motivation
  • Work samples - Videos

Instructions for the Letter of motivation

Answer the following questions (maximum one page):

  • Why are you applying as for exchange studies in Circus at SKH?
  • You apply with one circus discipline. Which discipline are you applying for?
  • What inspires you with circus art?

You can also write if you have any other interests that influence your work as a circus artist.

Instructions for the Work samples - Videos

You must upload three (3) films with your application. Maximum size for each film is 150 mb. Cell phone footage should be recorded in ‘Landscape’. 

Video #1: CDT (Circus Discipline technique) max 3 minutes

  • 30 - 60 seconds: a short presentation of yourself. If you work with a duo/group discipline, clearly explain how we can identify you on the video
  • 2 - 2.30 minutes: clearly visible skills in primary discipline such as training sequences, strength and/or flexibility related to discipline, sequences from rehearsal or performance

Video #2: CA (Circus Act) max 5 minutes

  • 3-5 minutes: A circus act in the circus discipline with which you are applying
  • ​The act should be filmed without cuts. Make sure that we can see you clearly in the film
  • If you work with a duo/group discipline, clearly explain how we can identify you on the video

Video #3: AI (Artistic and Individual aims and interests) max 4 minutes

  • 2-4 minutes: additional skills and interests
  • Examples: other circus skills, skills in other arts domains (dance, theatre, visual arts, music), interests and inspirations

Contact

For more information, please contact exchanges@uniarts.se

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