PhD Drama at Queen's University Belfast

Programme overview

The PhD in Drama offers supervision in both critical and practice-based research methods, with proposals welcomed in all areas of current staff expertise. Specialisms include Irish theatre, Shakespeare, modernist theatre, American drama, theatre and conflict, dance and movement practices, practice research, feminist performance, Beckett studies, drama and health, and applied theatre. Students are based in a school with purpose-built facilities including the Brian Friel Theatre.

Department: School of Arts, English and Languages | Duration: 3 years full-time (PhD); part-time equivalent available; writing-up year possible | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Each student has a first and second supervisor and takes part in research workshops, seminars and colloquia. Students on the practice-as-research route produce supervised practice-based work accompanied by a critically reflective dissertation. Doctoral training is provided through the Thomas J. Moran Graduate School.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally an upper second class (2:1) honours degree from a UK or ROI higher education provider, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University. International applicants need IELTS 6.5 with no component below 5.5 (taken within the last 2 years) or an equivalent qualification.

International applicants: GBP 23,600 a year (2027/28). Also applies to EU Other; bench fees, if any, are additional Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time (PhD); part-time equivalent available; writing-up year possible

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