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PhD Theater and Performance Studies at University of Chicago

University of Chicago, United States

Programme overview

The TAPS PhD is a personalized, interdisciplinary programme combining theater and performance studies with a joint doctorate in a cooperating field. It is a joint-only programme: students are admitted to TAPS together with a partner department.

Faculty: Division of the Social Sciences / Arts  |  Department: Theater and Performance Studies (TAPS)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

The programme integrates coursework, oral exams, practice-based research, a joint dissertation and teaching.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Programme: TAPS admits only students also admitted to a partner department; applicants apply to the partner department and flag TAPS interest in the online application. TAPS requires a 400-600 word statement of interest explaining why the project needs the joint degree, at least one (ideally two) letters of recommendation addressing theater and/or performance studies experience, and an optional creative portfolio. A writing sample of up to 25 pages is listed. GRE scores are not required by TAPS and are submitted only if the partner department requires them.

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