The School of Creatives offers a stimulating and supportive intellectual environment, consisting of a diverse culture of interdisciplinary postgraduate research. You’ll benefit from working with a team of both research-active and industry-connected supervisors.DramaThe growing drama community at UoG offers opportunities to engage in a rich programme of talks and workshops from visiting lecturerscompanies. You’ll also benefit from our close links with local professional theatres and festivals.As a research student you will have access to our suite of performance studios, digital equipment and the support of technical staff. If your practice requires experienced performers, you’ll be able to work with students from the BA performing arts courses.You’ll be encouraged to attend and present your work at the major conferences such as those organised by TAPRA (Theatre and Performance Research Association) and IFTR ( International Federation of Theatre Research).Your development as a postgraduate researcher will be supervised and nurtured by a small team who will work closely with you and offer feedback at every stage as you progress through the course.You’ll be supported by staff whose specialisms include:devisingimmersive and participatory theatre,acting,performance art,classical theatre,theatrical adaptation,writing for performance,multimedia and intermedial arts,site-related performance,theatre and education,applied theatre.Performing ArtsPostgraduate study in performing arts covers a wide range of topics, with a focus on interdisciplinary work. Members of the performing arts team have a particular interest in practice as research.Areas of research interest and experience include:musical theatre,devising,role play in professional training,writing for performance,live and mediated performance,acting for camera,singing and performance,theatre and community,health, wellbeing and resilience,theatre and play work.DanceWe have a well-established research reputation and strong links and partnerships with arts organisations, professional dance companies, dance practitioners and publishing houses in the UK and internationally.We welcome students interested in:dance, somatics and philosophydance, spirituality and religious studiesdance scienceperformance praxiscommunity dance and educationinter-cultural and cross-cultural dance cultures.CareersOur postgraduate research students cultivate a diverse set of skills that are highly valued in the UK and internationally, preparing them for successful careers within academia and beyond.As a postgraduate research student at UoG, you’ll develop and refine a range of skills across research, academic practice, project management and critical analysis to equip you for your future. Whether it’s contributing to ground-breaking academic research or applying problem-solving skills in the workplace, we’ll ensure you’re ready to take on your next challenge.This versatility opens doors to opportunities across various sectors, from education and research institutions to commercial organisations and NGOs, where you’ll have the confidence to apply your researcher skills and develop innovative solutions to meet your ambitions.