PhD Drama by Practice as Research at University of Kent

Programme overview

A PhD in Drama by Practice as Research at Kent, a field in which the Drama department has been a pioneer. Research is conducted through practice that produces a performative output alongside a written dissertation of up to 40,000 words, examined through a viva.

Department: School of Arts | Duration: 3 to 4 years full-time, 6 to 7 years part-time | Intake: September, January, April | Study mode: full-time or part-time (Canterbury) | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students work with a minimum of two specialist supervisors and develop and reflect on their performative practice. Assessment is through practice and written reflection, which can be presented in media such as DVDs, model boxes or video; dedicated space, technical support and a budget are provided.

Career pathways

Many Drama PhD graduates have gone on to academic careers in the UK and internationally, while others have used the PhD to develop their artistic practice in new directions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: MA degree. An MA in a relevant humanities subject. In certain circumstances the School considers candidates who have not followed a conventional education path or who have relevant industry experience; these cases are assessed individually by the Director of Graduate Studies or the Director of the relevant Research Group. Additional qualifications, professional qualifications and experience are taken into account. International fee-paying students cannot study part-time because of visa restrictions. English language level Good (CEFR B2), for example IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each component, or PTE Academic 63 with at least 59 in each sub-test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,300 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

International applicants: GBP 23,950 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

Intake: September, January, April

Duration: 3 to 4 years full-time, 6 to 7 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/apply

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