PhD in Drama – University of Manchester

Institution providing the doctoral degree

University of Manchester

Location

Manchester | England, United Kingdom

Name of PHD

PhD in Drama

Research Clusters

Performing Arts – Drama and Theatre Studies, Dance and Ballet, Performative Practices (Theory and/or Practice)
Multimedia Arts, Audio-visual Techniques and Media Production
Film Studies

Duration

Full time: 3 years
Part time: 6 years

Public / Private institution

Public University

Financial terms of the PHD position

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.manchester.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/programmes/list/02970/phd-drama/programme-details/#course-profile

Funding resources:
https://www.studentsupport.manchester.ac.uk/finances/funding-opportunities/

https://www.humanities.manchester.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/funding/

https://www.alc.manchester.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/opportunities/

Final output

All the info about the final thesis can be found here: https://documents.manchester.ac.uk/display.aspx?DocID=7420

Here the “Examination of Doctoral Degree Policy”: https://documents.manchester.ac.uk/display.aspx?DocID=7420

How to apply

You can find application info here:
https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/programmes/list/02970/phd-drama/application-and-selection/#course-profile

Entry requirements

Academic entry qualification overview

Bachelor’s (Honours) degree at 2:1 or above (or overseas equivalent); and
Master’s degree in a relevant subject – with an overall average of 65% or above, a minimum mark of 65% in your dissertation and no mark below 55% (or overseas equivalent)

English language

All applicants must provide evidence of English language proficiency:

IELTS test minimum score – 7.0 overall, 7.0 in writing.
TOEFL (internet based) test minimum score – 100 overall, 25 in all sections.
Pearson Test of English (PTE) UKVI/SELT or PTE Academic minimum score – 76 overall, 76 in writing.
To demonstrate that you have taken an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in a majority English speaking nation within the last 5 years.
Other tests may be considered.

English language test validity

Some English Language test results are only valid for two years. Your English Language test report must be valid on the start date of the programme.

Other international entry requirements

We accept a range of qualifications from different countries. For these and general requirements including English language see entry requirements from your country.

The University requires you to reside within a commutable distance from Manchester during your time as a registered student, unless you are on approved fieldwork/a formal placement or are on a period of Submission pending. This is to ensure that you are able to meet attendance expectations and participate in wider research activities within your discipline area and/or School.

Other entry requirements
The University requires you to reside within a commutable distance from Manchester during your time as a registered student, unless you are on approved fieldwork/a formal placement or are on a period of Submission pending. This is to ensure that you are able to meet attendance expectations and participate in wider research activities within your discipline area and/or School. Should you be unable to do this at any point during your programme, a formal case must be made to the Faculty office, together with the full support of your supervisor(s). The University reserves the right to reject such a request where it is considered that your residency could have a detrimental impact on the progression and engagement of your studies.