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Theatre and Performance MPhil

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Full time | University of Bristol | 1 year | SEP-25

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-25

Key information
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Qualification type

MPhil - Master of Philosophy

Subject areas

Theatre & Dramatic Arts

Course type

Research

Course Summary

Overview

The

  • Department of Theatre
  • offers supervisory expertise in a wide range of subject areas, including early modern theatre and performance practices, 19th and 20th-century theatre and performance histories and practices, contemporary British theatre, adaptation and translation of theatre and performance, contemporary performance practices, performance archives, dance histories and practices, the role of the body in performance, philosophy and performance, virtual and augmented reality, immersive theatre and audience studies.

    The department has particular strengths in historical research and practice-as-research. We offer the opportunity for practice-based projects as well as projects based in the archives of the

  • Theatre Collection
  • , an accredited museum and archive service housed in the department. The Theatre Collection is the second-largest theatre archive collection in the UK with particular strengths in theatre in the South West, 19th-century theatre, post-Second World War theatre, live and performance art, scenery and costume design, and theatrical or related artwork.

    Should research proposals span various disciplines, a supervisory team will be assembled across departments and faculties to meet the needs of the project.

    Modules

    Students will undertake their own research project, concluding in the submission of a 25,000 word dissertation.

    Tuition fees

    UK fees
    Course fees for UK students

    For this course (per year)

    £4,850

    International fees
    Course fees for EU and international students

    For this course (per year)

    £4,850

    Entry requirements

    MPhil: An upper second-class degree or international equivalent. Please note, acceptance will also depend on evidence of your readiness to pursue a research degree.