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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Sussex
Part Time
Sep 2026
8 Year
Our faculty are theatre-makers, performance artists, theatre historians and performance theorists. They are experts in diverse interdisciplinary approaches to the study of drama, theatre and performance. Areas of study We welcome applicants with practice-as-research projects as well as historical, critical and theoretical approaches to the following areas of study: contemporary performance practice and experimental theatre non-human performance theatre and ethics Live Art, visual art and body-based practices queer and feminist performance dance and the choreographic performance and popular cultures contemporary theatre directing interdisciplinary intersections (for example between performance and music) early modern drama in contemporary performance pedagogies of actor training. Spirit of Sussex Award Feel involved in life at the University, make friends and enrich your experience with us – the Spirit of Sussex Award is our way of recognising your extracurricular and voluntary achievements.
Books, course materials and other costs (average) - 2.25 to 5.54 (Cost per week)
