Theatre, Drama and Performance - MPhil, PhD

Program Overview

Anglia Ruskin University's MPhil and PhD programs in Theatre, Drama, and Performance offer students the opportunity to engage in research projects and explore their interests in the field. The programs focus on contemporary and experimental performance, examining both the processes of theater-making and the outcomes of performances. Students benefit from the expertise of the university's staff and a stimulating research environment that includes various research-oriented events and links with the wider community.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

The MPhil and PhD research programs in Theatre, Drama, and Performance at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) provide opportunities for students to engage in research projects or explore their own interests in the field. The programs are supported by the expertise of the university's staff.

Objectives:

• To develop students' research skills and knowledge in Theatre, Drama, and Performance.
• To foster critical thinking, analytical abilities, and creativity in research.
• To prepare students for careers in academia, the arts, or other fields related to Theatre, Drama, and Performance.

Program Description:

ARU's research in Theatre, Drama, and Performance focuses on contemporary and experimental performance, examining both the processes of theater-making and the outcomes of performances. It encompasses a wide range of performance forms, including text-based theater, interdisciplinary and collaborative performance, devising and directing strategies, critical theory, and live art practice. The interdisciplinary nature of the research creates a stimulating environment for students and staff. Students benefit from various research-oriented events, including faculty and departmental research seminar series, performance events, and international conferences. ARU also has links with the wider community, including local arts venues, the University of Cambridge's Centre for Research into Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities (CRASSH), and various NHS health providers.

Outline:

Content:

• Twentieth-century, contemporary, and experimental performance
• Theater-making processes and performance outcomes
• Text-based theater work
• Interdisciplinary and collaborative performance
• Devising and directing strategies
• Critical theory
• Live art practice

Structure:

• MPhil: 1-3 years full-time, 2-4 years part-time
• PhD via progression from MPhil: 2.5-5 years full-time, 3.5-6 years part-time

Faculty:

Careers:

Potential Career Paths:

• Academia
• Arts
• Fields related to Theatre, Drama, and Performance

Opportunities:

• Career development and training opportunities
• Teaching responsibilities in the department

Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

UK students, 2023/24 (per year) £4,712 UK students, 2023/24 (part-time, per year) £2,356 International students, 2023/24 (per year) £15,000 International students, 2023/24 (part-time, per year) £7,500 UK students, 2024/25 (per year) £4,786 UK students, 2024/25 (part-time, per year) £2,392 International students, 2024/25 (per year) £15,900 International students, 2024/25 (part-time, per year) £7,950