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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    University of Northampton Main site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    12-OCT-26

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course summary

​If you have a degree in Acting or a related field, our Acting MPhil, PhD, or PhD by Published Works study is a fantastic way to broaden your knowledge and research abilities. A successful defence of the final thesis will provide the researcher the highest accreditation that any UK institution can bestow, as well as a good opportunity to advance into senior managerial positions within the sector. Learn more about the Art and Design Research Centre and the Centre for Cultural and Literary Studies.​This Acting PhD allows you to specialise while also improving your research, writing, presenting, and practise abilities.You will first get general, discipline-based, and project-specific training while creating and establishing research projects so that you may perform your research work successfully and autonomously. Throughout your project, you will be overseen by Acting staff who are experts in their fields of study and will assist you through the process with frequent in-person or online seminars. After completing this course, you will be able to obtain research and development positions in the industry, advance into an academic career, or enter business at a managerial level.

Application deadline

01/08/2025

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 16,350per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Northampton

  • University League Table

    119th

  • Campus address

    University of Northampton Main site, Waterside Campus, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 5PH, United Kingdom

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    73rd out of 94 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    121 58%

    74th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    54.0 54%

    70th

    7
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.16 79%

    27th

    45

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