PhD Performance Studies at New York University

The first of its kind (and still one of a very few) as a stand-alone doctoral program in performance studies, NYU Performance Studies was ranked #1 by the National Research Council in its survey of doctoral programs in theater and performance studies. Many of our graduates have gone on to academic positions in leading research institutions worldwide, publish award-winning books and articles, and shape the future of the field.

Faculty: Graduate School of Arts and Science  |  Duration: 70 credits  |  Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

The program requires the completion of 70 credits with a grade of B or better. Students must also satisfy the foreign language requirement, pass the area examination, and write and orally defend a dissertation. Students admitted with an MA degree should note that previous graduate work is not automatically applied to the PhD degree. Sample required courses: Advanced Reading in Performance Studies; Methods in Performance Studies; Dissertation Proposal.

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