Theatre, Drama and Performance - MPhil, PhD

Program Overview

This program delves into contemporary and experimental performance practices, interrogating creative processes and outcomes across various forms including theater, interdisciplinary collaborations, and live art. Its interdisciplinary focus fosters a stimulating research environment, supported by research events and collaborations with local arts venues and institutions. Students benefit from a wide-ranging curriculum exploring performance theory, devising strategies, and critical analysis, while also engaging with the wider community through practical applications and partnerships.

Program Outline

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• The program focuses on twentieth-century, contemporary and experimental performance, interrogating both theatre-making processes and performance outcomes.
• It covers a broad spectrum of performance forms, including text-based theatre work; interdisciplinary and collaborative performance, involving such aspects as digital media, interculturalism, medicine, dance, physicality and music; devising and directing strategies; critical theory; and live art practice.
• The interdisciplinary nature of the research creates a rich and stimulating environment for staff and students.
• Students will benefit from a variety of research-oriented events, including the Faculty and Departmental research seminar series, performance events and international conferences.

• 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

Bench Fees:

• In some cases, extra costs known as bench fees will be charged for a postgraduate research degree.
These are to cover additional/exceptional costs directly related to a specific research project.
• For 2024/25 the bench fee bands are:
• £500
• £1,200
• £2,200
• £4,500
• £8,900

PhD by Published Work:

• Initial registration: £1,500
• Full registration: £4,500

Writing up fees 2024/25:

• £1,200