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Theatre PhD

University of Surrey

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Stag Hill

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-APR-25

  • Duration

    4 years

Course summary

Why choose this programme

Our PhD in Theatre will provide you with a supportive and collegiate research experience within our conservatoire, the Guildford School of Acting (GSA).

Our research, which encompasses traditional and practice-based forms, addresses performance in history and contemporary culture. It includes:

Work in theatre history
Contemporary dance
Actor training
Musical theatre
Performance and cognitive science
Mental health and disability arts.

We belong to TECHNE, an?Arts and Humanities Research Council?(AHRC)-funded doctoral training partnership, which offers funding and a fully formed training programme for academic, professional and early-career development.

What you will study

PhD researchers on all programmes at GSA can expect three levels of research training and support:

University-level training provided by the Researcher Development Programme and the University Library, including a PhD induction, workshops on writing skills
Preparation for your confirmation and viva. There is also an annual student-led University postgraduate conference
School-level training is offered in the form of interdisciplinary seminars, visiting speaker events and conferences
PhD researchers also receive subject-specific feedback at our biannual GSA postgraduate symposium that allows you to share and develop ideas in a supportive environment.

As a research conservatoire, we can offer dedicated time and support to practice-led research experiments and practical modes of knowledge enquiry. GSA’s research activity at Surrey includes access to the Surrey Shakespeare Centre which is hosted within the School.

Application deadline

19 April 2024, 01 July 2024, 18 October 2024, 28 February 2025

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 20,200per year

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

University information

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University of Surrey

University of Surrey

  • University League Table

    12th

  • Campus address

    University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XH, England

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Drama, Dance & Cinematics

    10th out of 95 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 198
    151 76%

    16th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    74.0 74%

    5th

    20

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.94 73%

    72nd

    70

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