PhD Interdisciplinary Theatre Studies at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Programme overview

Interdisciplinary Theatre Studies (ITS) is a cross-campus coalition of faculty who research and teach in drama, theatre, and performance studies. Together, we offer a truly interdisciplinary program of study for the MA, PhD, and doctoral minor. ITS consists of more than two dozen faculty from more than a dozen departments and programs.

Department: English | Duration: 69 credits | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall (deadline January 5) | Location: Madison, WI, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 69 credits. Courses listed in the requirements include ENGL 850 Proseminar in Theatre Research (Taken in the first fall semester); ENGL 890 Pre-Dissertator Preliminary Exam Research; ENGL 651 Special Topics in Theatre and Performance Studies Research; ENGL 851 Advanced Studies In Theatre and Performance Studies Research; THEATRE 619 Special Topics in Theatre and Drama; ART 511 Art Performance.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) Not required; Letters of Recommendation Required 3. Applicants must include in their application with a one to two page Reasons for Graduate Study statement explaining the candidate’s reasons for pursuing graduate study. Statements should include in specific detail the applicant’s area of interest, possible research questions and methodological focus, and future goals. Additionally, applicants will submit 15-20 page writing sample. Writing samples reflecting the applicant’s skills in theatre and drama research are preferred. Applications are reviewed on the basis of the prospective student’s previous academic record, references, personal statement, and writing sample.

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.

Entry terms (spring, summer or fall) vary by programme and are listed on each programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. An applicant may have active applications in only one entry term at a time.

Application deadlines vary by programme and are listed on the programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. Applications are submitted through the Graduate School application portal. The application fee is $75 US, non-refundable, payable by credit card (MasterCard or Visa) or debit/ATM; international applicants pay an extra $6 processing fee. Up to three programmes in the same entry term can be applied to for one application fee.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.wisc.edu/apply/requirements/

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