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Theatre and Performance Studies MPhil/PhD

University of Warwick

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    University of Warwick

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    05-OCT-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

The PhD in Theatre and Performance Studies offers a unique opportunity to undertake original and independent research at a leading department in its field, known for its internationalism and innovation. This degree offers the flexibility to undertake a written thesis or a combination of practice as research and written component.The Theatre and Performance Studies department is internationally recognised as one of the leading departments in the discipline.Our extensive research portfolio and high-profile staff presence through editorial positions and participation in organisations such as IFTR, Psi and TaPRA, has meant that we have fostered and maintained links with national and international organisations as well as extensive academic networks.This degree provides wide-ranging opportunities for doctoral candidates to engage in the high-quality research of the department including research seminars and conferences, students working groups and an annual postgraduate symposium.Subject to the approval of the department, candidates may submit research that has two components: a written thesis and a body of creative practice. The practice as research (PaR) component may involve performance, curation, writing for performance, translation, applied theatre projects or digital outcome.Supervision for doctoral students will be provided by academic researchers with significant experience of undertaking research across a range of topics in theatre and performance research. We supervise a wide range of students from a variety of different countries and backgrounds and welcome this diversity among our student body.Duration3-4 years full-time

Application deadline

02/08/2025

Tuition fees

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£ 25,920per year

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University information

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University of Warwick

University of Warwick

  • University League Table

    7th

  • Campus address

    University of Warwick, University of Warwick, Coventry, West Midlands, CV4 7AL, United Kingdom

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Students come to Warwick from approximately 150 countries.
Many scholarships are available for overseas students.
On and off-campus accommodation options available.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Drama, Dance & Cinematics

    1st out of 96 6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 185
    160 87%

    6th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    81.0 81%

    1st

    16

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.32 83%

    11th

    11

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