Drama MPhil/PhD including Practice-Based in the Arts/PhD by Published works
University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton
Course overview
This Drama MPhil/PhD/PhD by Published Works curriculum offers a great way to advance your knowledge and research abilities if you have a degree in drama or a related field. You will be awarded a Level 8 qualification, which is the highest formal certification you may obtain in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, upon successfully defending the final thesis. This will provide you with a fantastic chance to advance into higher management roles within your area of expertise.
We accept a range of projects and provide supervision in many different disciplines. Learn more about the Art and Design Research Centre and the Centre for Cultural and Literary Studies. The closing dates for applications of the next October intake is the 1 August and for the next March intake is the 11 December.
Key highlights
- Leads to a Level 8 qualification, the highest formal certification
- Practice-based research and PhD by Published Works routes available
- Supervision offered across many different disciplines and project types
- Links to the Art and Design Research Centre
- Connected to the Centre for Cultural and Literary Studies
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — to include related area; or above
Scholarships
Alumni PGCE Bursary Award
This will be a £500 cash payment that will not have to be repaid and does not affect the payment of a student’s maintenance loans.
Up to £500Chevening Scholarships
Sir John Lowther Scholarship
The Sir John Lowther Scholarship provides financial awards of up to £2,000 to a postgraduate student within the Arts.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- University lecturer in drama
- Academic researcher
- Theatre director
- Arts manager
- Drama practitioner
- Creative arts consultant
Cost of study
International: £16,850
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 Northampton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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