8 Part-time PhD programmes in Dance

While studying for an MPhil or PhD in Performing Arts Research Opportunities at University of Lincoln, students are able to undertake independent research in an area of their choice, supervised and supported by a team of academics. A range of training opportunities enables the development of key research skills.

The Dance Research programme offered by Coventry University investigates dance, movement, performance, embodiment, and choreographic practices through interdisciplinary inquiry that connects artistic research with cultural, technological, social, and historical perspectives.

The Dance degree at the University of Roehampton aims to provide its research students with the opportunity to study in a stimulating, responsive, supportive environment, which fosters independent, critical thinking.

This Music and Dance Art programme from Academy of Performing Arts enables the most talented and well-rounded graduates of the master’s programme to further develop their artistic abilities, deepen their knowledge in the field of artistic reflection, and create comprehensive perspectives and outcomes in the field of artistic research.

The Department of Drama, Theatre and Dance at Royal Holloway University of London is an ideal place to undertake PhD research.

The Dance department at University of Chichester has gained an international reputation in PhD studies through Practice as Research, and actively encourage applicants in this area of research practice.

The Dance degree from Temple University offers a rigorous curriculum of coursework and research, culminating in an in-depth dissertation project. Critical theory seminars in culture, history, pedagogy and philosophy are interwoven with experiential methodology studies.

Professional Doctorate in Performing Arts at University of East London is intended for practitioners across a range of performance-based disciplines who wish to make their practice the basis for doctoral study; indicatively theatre directing, acting, dance, music or technical practice such as sound and lighting.