PhD in Performance, Theatre and Music – University of Portsmouth
University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth | England, United Kingdom
PhD in Performance, Theatre and Music
- Performing Arts – Drama and Theatre Studies, Dance and Ballet, Performative Practices (Theory and/or Practice)
- Theory, Analysis and Musical Composition
- Music and Media
- Other fields
Full time: 3 years
Part time: 6 years
Public University
- PhD fully funded and with a stipend by the 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.port.ac.uk/study/courses/postgraduate-research/pgr-performance-theatre-and-music
Funding resources:
https://www.gov.uk/doctoral-loan
https://www.port.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/funding-your-research-degree
The assessment process is well described in the following pdf: https://guidelines.docstore.port.ac.uk/ResearchDegreeOperationalHandbook.pdf
In general terms the candidate should write a thesis and discuss it in a viva voce.
How to apply for a postgraduate research degree: https://www.port.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/how-to-apply
The entry requirements for a PhD, or MPhil include an upper second class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject, or a master’s degree in an appropriate subject. Equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications may be considered. All applicants are subject to interview.
If English is not your first language, you’ll need English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.
If you don’t meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.
Exemptions apply to those applicants who have studied in the UK, and to applicants with a degree whose medium of instruction is English.
Info for international students: https://www.port.ac.uk/study/international-students
Languages used within the program and for thesis writing and discussion: English.