PhD in Theatre and Performance – University of Bristol
University of Bristol
Bristol | England, United Kingdom
PhD in Theatre and Performance
- Performing Arts – Drama and Theatre Studies, Dance and Ballet, Performative Practices (Theory and/or Practice)
Full time: up to 4 years
Part time: up to 8 years
Public University
- PhD funded by the university but without a stipend
- Self-funded PhD – you must provide both tuition and your own maintenance
- PhD Fully or partially externally funded, with a stipend, through private or public foundations, scholarships, grants, one or more companies, or public institutions that you have to find on your own
It is important to know that many universities offer different funding options and public and private grants available to students who match the application criteria. Before applying, it is a good idea to check the institutions’ websites and inquire about the options available to you.
Many universities require applicants to pay fees such as matriculation or dissertation fees, even if they offer a fully funded programme with or without a stipend.
Fees:
https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/research/theatre-and-performance/#fees
Funding resources:
https://www.sww-ahdtp.ac.uk
PhD: a research project undertaken across four years (full-time, minimum period of study three years), culminating in an 80,000-word thesis. As well as having the option to audit taught units, there may be the potential for PhD students to teach units themselves from their second year of study onwards.
Here you can find guidance for postgraduate application: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/apply/
The application procedure should be followed from the PhD website.
PhD: A master’s qualification, or be working towards a master’s qualification, or international equivalent. Applicants without a master’s qualification may be considered on an exceptional basis, provided they hold a first-class undergraduate degree (or international equivalent). Applicants with a non-traditional background may be considered provided they can demonstrate substantial equivalent and relevant experience that has prepared them to undertake their proposed course of study.
See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website.
Admissions Statement More specific info here: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/research/theatre-and-performance/#entry-requirements
| Faculty of Arts, Law and Social Sciences Postgraduate Research Admissions | artf-pgadmissions@bristol.ac.uk |
| https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/research/theatre-and-performance/ |
Info for international students: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/international/
Languages used within the program and for thesis writing and discussion: English.
PhD with only theoretical outcomes – no artistic projects/concerts/exhibitions as part of the final project