48 months
Duration
23050 GBP/year
4712 GBP/year
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About

Research students in Drama study with some of the United Kingdom’s leading performance researchers. In the most recent Research Excellence Framework, the Drama programme of the Queen Mary University of London is part of the highest-rated Drama department in the United Kingdom.

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

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.

Delivered

On Campus

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
Upper Second Class

Student insurance

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  • Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
  • Liability
  • Home contents and baggage
  • Accidents
  • Legal aid

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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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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Drama.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
HSS PhD Studentships
Merit-based Need-based

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Queen Mary University of London
London, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
1592 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Egyptian Bureau for Cultural & Educational Affairs- PhD Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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Queen Mary University of London
London, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
National Research and Innovation Agency of Uruguay
Merit-based

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Queen Mary University of London
London, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Turkish Embassy Scholarships
Merit-based

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Queen Mary University of London
London, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
ANID (Becas Chile) Scholarship
Merit-based

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Queen Mary University of London
London, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
Anytime
Queen Mary Alumni Loyalty Award
Merit-based

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Queen Mary University of London
London, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Children of Alumni Award
Need-based

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Queen Mary University of London
London, United Kingdom
Independent provider
Grant
19000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarships for PhD Students
Merit-based

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Junhua Li
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
15000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Student
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
28 Feb 2025
Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship
Merit-based

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Boustany Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Mar 2025
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based

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Aga Khan Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1652 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids
Merit-based Need-based

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UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
26 Feb 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available

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