PhD Theatre Studies (Playwriting) at University of Essex

Programme overview

A research PhD in playwriting within a department led by working playwrights and theatre practitioners, with staff specialising in verbatim theatre, performance, world theatre, digital theatre, theatre of testimony and playwriting.

Faculty: School of Language, Literature, and Media | Department: Department of Literature, Film and Theatre Studies | Duration: 3-4 years full-time | Intake: January 2027 | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Supervised thesis research with a compulsory 0-credit Literature - Research component.

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Entry requirements

A 2:2 degree in one of the following subjects: Art History, Creative Writing, History, Journalism, Literature, Media Studies, Music, Performing Arts, Philosophy, Politics, Sociology, Theatre/Drama Studies. Essex may ask for specific information on previous modules studied or work experience. English language for international applicants: IELTS 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in writing and 5.5 in all other components; a pre-sessional English pathway is available for those who do not meet it.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year. Home/UK fee; increases for each academic year of study Source

International applicants: GBP 20,625 a year. International fee; increases for each academic year of study Source

Intake: January 2027

Duration: 3-4 years full-time

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