PhD Performing Arts
University of PlymouthPlymouth, United Kingdom
Course overview
We welcome proposals for both practice-led and more traditional forms of doctoral research in performer training, live art, site-specific performance, experimental theatre, interdisciplinary creative practices, intercultural performance, somatic practice, performance and religion, and popular performance (including stand-up comedy and burlesque). We also have expertise in supervising co-authored and collaborative research projects.
Key highlights
- Supports both practice-led and traditional forms of doctoral research
- Supervision in performer training, live art and site-specific performance
- Expertise in experimental theatre and interdisciplinary creative practices
- Research areas include intercultural performance, somatic practice, performance and religion
- Popular performance research, including stand-up comedy and burlesque
- Supervision available for co-authored and collaborative research projects
Entry requirements
- Master's degree: Merit — Applicants are expected to have completed a masters level qualification to a high standard (e.g. at 'merit' or 'distinction' level) as well as either a good 2:1 or first class honours undergraduate degree in an area of s…
- Degree: 2:1 — to include area; or above
Scholarships
International Postgraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship
£4,000 off tuition fees in year one
Up to £4,000
Careers this course leads to
- University lecturer in performing arts
- Postdoctoral researcher
- Theatre maker
- Performance artist
- Arts programme director
- Performer trainer
Cost of study
UK/Home: Please visit tuition fees for postgraduate research for information about fees. PhD Performing Arts is in Band 2 for fees purposes. | International: Please visit tuition fees for postgraduate research for information about fees. PhD Performing Arts is in Band 2 for fees purposes.
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Plymouth, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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