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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Lincoln (Main Site)

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    16-SEP-24

  • Duration

    2 years

Course summary

While studying for an PhD, students have the chance to undertake independent research in an area of their choice, supervised and supported by a team of academics. A range of training opportunities enables the development of key research skills.

The School of Fine and Performing Arts boasts extensive research expertise in the fields of drama, theatre, and performance studies where a team of academics offer continued supervision and support throughout. Areas of specialism include playwriting, dramaturgy, scenography, musical theatre, Asian performance, intermediality, and historiography, as well as practice as research and practice-based research.

Research students are invited to join one of the School's thriving research groups - Contemporary Theatre-Making, (Re) Constructing Musics and Intercultural Performance - and participate in the Critical Encounters Research Series alongside academic staff and other postgraduate students. Students will also be encouraged to present their work at national and international conferences and to publish their findings.

How You Study

Progression points throughout the programme (Confirmation of Studies, Annual Monitoring Review and Transfer) allow students to present their work to colleagues within the School. These are opportunities to ensure that the programme of research is on track and meets the required standards.

How You Are Assessed

Students completing a practice-based PhD will be required to produce a substantial body of performance or creative work and a thesis of between 25,00040,000 words.

Career and Personal Development

An PhD may enhance and progress careers in performing arts and can open up opportunities at senior levels in direction, production, management, and education. It can be the starting point for an academic career, and graduates may choose to go on to professional research or teaching in higher education institutions.

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 17,700per 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 Lincoln

University of Lincoln

  • University League Table

    45th

  • Campus address

    University of Lincoln, Brayford Pool, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 7TS, England

The university is located in the heart of one of Europe's great historic cities and has a reputation for world-class research and inspirational teaching.
Lincoln offers a wide range of support and advice services throughout your studies, aiming to provide a friendly, welcoming, and close-knit community.
Students are placed at the centre of everything the university does, leading to high student satisfaction.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    49th out of 98 17

  • Entry standards

    / Max 187
    130 66%

    54th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    51.0 51%

    65th

    22
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.87 77%

    53rd

    5

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