Overview

Structure of the degree

In the first year of the Drama programme of the Queen Mary University of London, students work toward the completion of the Year One Progression Review, which results in the submission of a prospectus (extended proposal) and a piece of written work (or written work plus practice in the case of students who intend to submit practice as part of their final submission). This work is usually submitted toward the end of April for full-time students and November for part-time students. In addition, in June of the first year, students organise and present their work at the annual Research Student Colloquium for first and second year students.

In subsequent years of the programme, student progress is discussed and reviewed as part of the Annual Review, usually in July each year.

Throughout the duration of the programme students are supported in the development and completion of their projects through individual supervision and an extensive programme of research training.

Full-time students should submit in a maximum of four years; part-time students should submit in a maximum of seven years. Please note that full-time funding is for three years.

Programme Structure

Areas of Supervisory Expertise:

Postdramatic theatre

Feminist, queer and anti-racist performances and theories

Theatres of the African diaspora; black theatre and performance

Transnational performance, especially theatre and performance in Brazil, China, Germany, Ireland and South Africa

Live art, performance art and contemporary performance, including histories and theories of solo, durational, endurance and one-to-one performance

Theatre and labour; performance as work

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-16 00:00:00

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More details

There is no fixed closing date for applications, but you should remember that decisions on applications will be made as quickly as possible.

Language

English

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

76

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Drama View 32 other PhDs in Drama in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

76

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Your previous academic qualifications and other relevant experience will be taken into account when your application is assessed.

Applicants are normally expected to hold a good undergraduate degree (a solid 2.1 or above) and a master’s degree (usually with an average of 65 or above, preferably with elements of distinction) in fields related to your proposed area of PhD research.

Your CV

Degree certificates

Transcripts

Two references

IELTS scores

Statement of Purpose

Research Proposal

Tuition Fee

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International

23050 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 23050 GBP per year during 48 months.
National

4712 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4712 GBP per year during 48 months.

Living costs for London

1137 - 2157 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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