PhD Theatre and Performance Studies at University of Missouri-Columbia

Programme overview

Dissertation and Comprehensive Examination The Doctorate in Theatre and Performance Studies at MU aims to provide knowledge and research skills necessary to launch the successful student on a career of scholarly investigation of theatre history, dramatic theory, criticism, performance studies, playwriting and other modes of writing for performance (such as adaptation and translation), dramaturgy, performance ethnography, performance and theatre pedagogy.

Faculty: College of Arts and Science | Department: Theatre and Performance Studies | Duration: 72 credit hours | Location: Columbia, MO, United States

What you will study

Doctoral degree requirements include the successful completion of: A course of study designed in consultation with the student's advisory committee.

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Application information

Entry requirements

https://theatre.missouri.edu/grad/application-process/ Deadline: January 15. We only admit once a year, barring extraordinary circumstances. Minimum TOEFL scores: Minimum TOEFL Scores Internet-based test (iBT) 112 Minimum GPA: 3.0 in the last 60 hours GPA of 3.5 or better in master’s program To the Office of Graduate School: All required Graduate School documents To the Program: 3 letters of recommendation 3 letters of recommendation Statement of purpose Scholarly writing sample Professional résumé or portfolio Creative (dramatic) writing samples

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate programmes apply through the Graduate School online application for admission, which requires a qualifying bachelor degree and at least a 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of baccalaureate coursework; School of Law, School of Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine and Occupational Therapy Doctorate have their own application processes.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.missouri.edu/admissions/

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