Performing Arts Prof Doc
University of East LondonStratford Campus, London
Course overview
Professional Doctorate in Performing Arts is intended for practitioners across a range of performance-based disciplines who wish to make their practice the basis for doctoral study; indicatively theatre directing, acting, dance, music or technical practice such as sound and lighting. Unlike a traditional PhD, performance replaces the thesis as the main evidence of research, supported by a written report. It is designed for creative practitioners from the UK and abroad and can be undertaken in three years of full-time study or five years part-time.
It differs from a practice-based PhD in that students arrive with a creative practice to be analysed and developed rather than a research 'project' to be carried out and is supported by specialist supervisory teams and a series of work-in-progress seminars which are the backbone of the programme. The programme is practice-based and industry-facing and gives students the support and environment to develop their creative and professional practice and theoretical research to a doctoral professional standard.
Key highlights
- Performance replaces the thesis as main research evidence, with written report
- Open to theatre directors, actors, dancers, musicians and technical practitioners
- Develops your existing creative practice rather than a new research project
- Specialist supervisory teams support each practitioner's doctoral work
- Regular work-in-progress seminars form the backbone of the programme
- Practice-based, industry-facing study to a doctoral professional standard
Entry requirements
See full entry requirements on course page
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
Early Payment Discount
If you are starting your postgraduate course in academic year, you can save 5 per cent on your course fees by paying them in full.
Careers this course leads to
- Theatre director
- Professional performer
- Choreographer
- Composer
- Sound or lighting designer
- University lecturer in performing arts
Cost of study
UK/Home: £6500 per year | International: £6500 per year
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 East London, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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