Drama, Theatre and Performance PhD at University of Sussex

Programme overview

Explore theatre across time, from early modern drama to today’s experimental theatre. Develop your research project using critical theory and practice. Our faculty are theatre-makers, performance artists, theatre historians and performance theorists. They are experts in diverse interdisciplinary approaches to the study of drama, theatre and performance.

Department: School of Media, Arts and Humanities | Duration: Up to 4 years full time or 8 years part time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: Choose to start in September 2027, January 2028 or April 2028 | Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

Degree requirements: You’re normally expected to have a Merit (an average of 60% overall) in a Masters degree. Subject-specific requirements: Your Masters-level qualification should be in a drama-related subject or a subject relevant to your chosen area of research. You should also show evidence of substantial research and/or evidence of professional performance-related experience. Your undergraduate degree-level qualification should be in drama, performance or theatre studies. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. English language: IELTS (Academic) Advanced level (7.0 overall, including at least 6.5 in each component). Apply by 1 month before start (UK), 3 months before start (international).

International applicants: GBP 24,200 a year (2027/28). for full-time students Source

Intake: Choose to start in September 2027, January 2028 or April 2028

Duration: Up to 4 years full time or 8 years part time

Apply through the official page: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/phd/apply

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