PhD Performance Studies at University of California, Berkeley

Entry requirements

The admissions committee seeks applicants with qualities that will enable them to succeed in an intensive interdisciplinary program: creativity and analytical skills, practical experience, individual initiative, and intellectual rigor. Priority will be given to applicants whose research interests dovetail well with current faculty resources. Candidates holding a bachelor’s or master’s degree in theater, literature, performance studies, dance, or any appropriate humanities-related field are eligible to apply for admissions. The program is particularly interested in applicants who have already formulated a specific focus of interest, including professional theater or dance practitioners who demonstrate a capacity for and training in advanced scholarly study. Please see the PhD in Performance Studies webpage for additional admission information. As part of the application, you will be asked to submit the following: All college transcripts Three letters of recommendation TOEFL scores (if applicable) Resume/CV Personal Statement Statement of Purpose Critical Writing Sample (15-20 pages,