PhD Drama (Theory and Practice) at University of Hull

Programme overview

Drama research degrees at MA by Thesis and PhD level, with research groupings in Performance, Technology and Aesthetics; Performance Translation and Dramaturgy; and Research in Engagement and Participation. Research may be a wholly written thesis or based on experimental practice supplemented by written critical commentary and other documentation.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Social Sciences and Education | Duration: 3 years full-time (up to 12 further months writing up if required); 6 years part-time (up to 24 further months writing up) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Hull, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Original research under expert supervision, in written or practice-based form; students have access to three performance studios and benefit from visiting speakers and trips to performances.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2:1 Honours degree or international equivalent in a related discipline appropriate to the intended research. Contacting a prospective supervisor before applying is not essential but may be helpful. International applicants: academic IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in each skill.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Full-time standard PGR fee Source

International applicants: GBP 18,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time standard PGR fee Source

Intake: 2027 entry; 2028 entry

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://evision.hull.ac.uk/pg-pre-pick.html?course=RPDRTPX

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