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PhD Theatre at The Ohio State University

The Ohio State University, United States

Programme overview

The PhD is oriented to scholarly research in theatre history, criticism, theory and dramatic literature and culminates in a dissertation. It requires a minimum of 45 graduate credit hours beyond the MA or MFA.

Department: Department of Theatre, Film and Media Arts  |  Duration: Minimum 45 graduate credit hours beyond the MA or MFA  |  Intake: Autumn 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Columbus, OH, United States

What you will study

Research in theatre history, criticism, theory and dramatic literature, with a supporting programme in one production area: acting, directing, design or dramaturgy.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Application deadline for Autumn 2027 is Nov 16, 2026 (US and international). International applicants need TOEFL iBT 79 (4.0 on the TOEFL scale launched January 2026), IELTS Academic 6.5 or Duolingo 120 (Graduate School minimum for this programme).

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: Autumn 2027

Duration: Minimum 45 graduate credit hours beyond the MA or MFA

Apply through the official page: https://gpadmissions.osu.edu/

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