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Prof Doc Performing Arts

University of East London

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  • Qualification

    Professional Doctorate

  • Location

    University Square Stratford

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Professional Doctorate in Performing Arts is intended for practitioners across a range of performance-based disciplines who wish to make their practice the basis for doctoral study indicatively theatre directing, acting, dance, music or technical practice such as sound and lighting.Unlike a traditional PhD, performance replaces the thesis as the main evidence of research, supported by a written report.The programme is practice-based and industry-facing and gives students the support and environment to develop their creative and professional practice and theoretical research to a doctoral professional standard.The Professional Doctorate in Performing Arts (DPA) is practice-based and industry-facing, attracting mid-career performance practitioners whether that be directing, acting, dance, choreography, sound or lighting design or performance-academics. The DFA aligns with the institutional vision to bridge the divide between industry and academia. Practice is put at the centre of doctoral study, fed by research into contemporary performance and theory, and professional performance.The Professional Doctorate in Performing Arts is led by the individual performance practice of the student who is supported by specialist supervisory teams who understand creative practice. Students will develop their work through independent study, and practice-based seminars and have access to professional-level technical resources. Our doctoral course has three strands: creative practice, which is developing your performance practice professional practice, which involves performance, research and development showings, teaching and workshops and theoretical research.This Professional Doctorate is for performers and creatives who wish to develop their practice and gain a doctorate which opens pathways into academia, research and the wider creative and performance industries.

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 16,900per year

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University information

University of East London

University of East London

  • University League Table

    126th

  • Campus address

    University of East London, University Way, London, Greater London, E16 2RD, United Kingdom

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One of the few universities in London with on-campus accommodation. Accommodation boasts beautiful waterfront views, and each student gets their own en suite.
Diversity and inclusion are at the core of the University of East London. UEL is home to more than 36,000 students representing over 160 nationalities.
Location. London offers great cultural richness, including world-class museums and art galleries, and career opportunities across all industries.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Drama, Dance & Cinematics

    81st out of 94 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    129 61%

    53rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    54.0 54%

    70th

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.13 78%

    31st

    10

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