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PhD Theatre at University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas at Austin, United States

Programme overview

The doctoral degree in theatre is offered in performance as public practice. The program requires competence in research and allows the student to develop both a broad understanding of the field, including practical skills, and in-depth knowledge of a specialized area.

Faculty: College of Fine Arts  |  Duration: 45 semester credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Austin, TX, United States

What you will study

The programme requires 45 semester credit hours. The student must pass two qualifying examinations, write a satisfactory dissertation, and pass the final oral examination. Detailed information about the requirements is available in the PhD Handbook.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate admission (applies to the programme): Students must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or a comparable degree from a foreign academic institution. Adequate preparation in the field of specialization in theatre, dance, and/or performance.

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 application fees: $65 for U.S. graduate applicants and $90 for international graduate applicants. Each graduate program sets its own application deadline.

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

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