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MPhil/PhD Performing Arts
We welcome applications for both practice-led and more traditional forms of doctoral research in performer training, live art, dance-theatre, site-specific performance, experimental...Read more
The MPhil/PhD in Performance Practice offers you an opportunity to extend and reflect on your creative performance practice. The area of study is entirely dependent upon your expertise, and could include...Read more
Why choose this course?
Thank you for your interest in pursuing a research degree with the Faculty of Arts. We will be delighted to discuss your area of interest with you but, before doing so, it is...Read more
Prof Doc Professional Doctorate in Performing Arts
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...Read more
Overview
The School of Arts and Creative industries is an ideal place to undertake PhD research. You will join a small, vibrant and diverse group of PhD students and will be taught by academics with...Read more
Performing Arts PhD: Staff research is characterised by an emphasis on international theatre and performance, dance and somatic practices, as well as music and interdisciplinary performance practices. ...Read more
If youre looking to take your skills in art and design into postgraduate research, our research degree programmes can help you achieve your ambitions. Within the School of Art, Design & Performance, our...Read more
Music Performance Practice PhD/MA by Research (On Campus or by Distance Learning)
The postgraduate research programmes in Performance Practice are a unique opportunity for performers of proven ability to develop their work on historically-informed performances of western art music. ...Read more
The Centre for Culture & Creative Industries is host to a vibrant research community concerned with current debates affecting: Power in/of the creative and cultural sectors; Cultural geographies, heritage...Read more
The School of Arts offers a stimulating and supportive intellectual environment, consisting of a diverse culture of interdisciplinary postgraduate research. You will benefit from working with a team of...Read more
If youre looking to take your skills in art and design into postgraduate research, our research degree programmes can help you achieve your ambitions. Within the School of Art, Design & Performance, our...Read more
Postgraduate study in Performing Arts covers a wide range of topics, where students may focus on specific or interdisciplinary work. Members of the Performing Arts team have a particular interest in practice as research. ...Read more
Undertaking PhD study gives you the opportunity to engage with an area of drama, theatre, or performance in depth and at an advanced level. East 15 Acting School, with its growing research profile and...Read more
Studying for your PhD with the School of Performance and Cultural Industries will allow you to become an expert in a specialist area and gain high-quality research training, which will equip you to undertake...Read more
In this course you will have access to a range of training opportunities provided by the University that aim to develop your research skills. An PhD may enhance and progress careers in performing arts,...Read more
Overview
Performing Arts: A Higher Doctorate is awarded for published work of the highest quality. We ask candidates to submit a collection of their published work and a commentary that demonstrates...Read more
The PhD in Theatre and Performance Studies offers a unique opportunity to undertake original and independent research at a leading department in its field, known for its internationalism and innovation. ...Read more
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. ...Read more
Research Degrees in Performance Practice or Composition PhD
This PhD course is aimed at performers and composers who already have highly developed skills and focused career aspirations, including those with a well-established career. You will work with an individual...Read more
A PhD is awarded on the successful completion of a long programme of supervised research that will contribute new knowledge to your field. You will disseminate your findings by means of peer reviewed output and thesis. ...Read more