PhD Drama and Performance (Practice as Research)

The PhD in Drama and Performance is a conventional PhD whereby candidates are assessed via thesis and viva voce examination. For the PhD Drama and Performance (Practice-as-Research) course, candidates are assessed via practice-as-research, a thesis that contextualises and analyses the performance practice in relation to the research topic, and a viva voce examination. For guidance, areas of expected practice include: theatre directing, dramaturgy, actor training, design (scenery, sound, lighting, costume), and performance art.

You are required to have a 2:1 honour degree in any discipline, or international equivalent, and a Master’s degree in Drama, Performance or a related field, or to have equivalent professional experience. A well-developed research proposal is also essential. Applicants who do not hold the above qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.