Drama, Theatre and Dance PhD at Royal Holloway, University of London

Programme overview

The Department of Drama, Theatre and Dance is an ideal place to undertake PhD research. You’ll join one of the largest groups of PhD students in the UK and will be taught by academics with international reputations. Our doctoral students often work together organising conferences, editing Platform (our in-house peer-reviewed journal for Early Career researchers), and leading research-related events and symposia.

Department: Drama and Theatre | Duration: 4 years full time | Study mode: full-time | Location: Egham, England, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

Normally we require a UK Masters degree (or equivalent international qualification) in a relevant subject, or relevant professional qualifications and relevant experience in an associated area. Before applying we recommend securing a supervisor in order to apply for your research project. We advise getting in touch with the Director of Postgraduate Education making an informal enquiry for your chosen research degree to inquire whether there is any other additional material they require you to submit in your application. Please submit the following supporting information when making your application: a research proposal; two samples of written work in English, which should take the form of short academic essays or reviews of theatre productions (2,000 words in total). English language: IELTS: 6.5 overall. Writing 7.0. No other subscore lower than 5.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: GBP 23,200 a year (2026/27) Source

Duration: 4 years full time

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