PhD in Shakespeare Studies – University of Birmingham

Institution providing the doctoral degree

University of Birmingham

Location

Birmingham | England, United Kingdom

Name of PHD

PhD in Shakespeare Studies

Research Clusters

Performing Arts – Drama and Theatre Studies, Dance and Ballet, Performative Practices (Theory and/or Practice)
Film Studies
History and Theory of Art + Cultural Heritage

Duration

3 years full-time;

6 years part-time

Public / Private institution

Public University

Financial terms of the PHD position

PhD fully funded and with a stipend by the university
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.birmingham.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/subjects/shakespeare-studies-courses/shakespeare-studies-phd

Funding resources:
https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/research/funding

Final output

You’ll be assessed at the end of your PhD by a thesis of up to 80,000 words which will need to be worthy of publication. You’ll need to defend your thesis and demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of your subject at a viva voce (oral examination) before a panel of expert examiners. For creative practice disciplines such as Drama, Creative Writing or Music, there’s a creative output plus a shorter thesis.