Overview
Why choose this programme
The research in the Theatre programme at the University of Surrey, which encompasses traditional and practice-based forms, addresses performance in history and contemporary culture. It ranges from Shakespeare to performance philosophy and includes:
- work in theatre history
- contemporary dance
- performance and the nonhuman
- actor training
- musical theatre
- performance and cognitive science
- mental health and disability arts.
You will benefit from first-class conservatoire facilities including a 200-seat theatre, 15 rehearsal studios, six performance studios, an art gallery, a design studio, digital media labs, and high-quality recording facilities. The University Library also hosts the long-standing and internationally renowned National Resource Centre for Dance.
We’re part of the Arts and Humanities Research Council’s TECHNE doctoral training partnership, which offers funding and a fully-formed training programme for academic, professional and early-career development.
What you will study
GSA’s research activity at Surrey includes access to our two research centres hosted within the school: the Centre for Performance Philosophy and the Surrey Shakespeare Centre.
PhD researchers on all programmes at GSA can expect three levels of research training and support:
- University-level training provided by the Researcher Development Programme and the University Library, including a PhD induction, workshops on writing skills and preparation for your confirmation and viva. There is also an annual student-led university postgraduate conference.
- School-level training is offered in the form of interdisciplinary seminars, visiting speaker events and conferences. This includes events supporting the Centre for Performance Philosophy and the Surrey Shakespeare Centre.
- PhD researchers also receive subject-specific feedback at our biannual GSA postgraduate symposium that allows you to share and develop ideas in a supportive environment.
As a research conservatoire, we can offer dedicated time and support to practice research experiments and practical modes of knowledge enquiry. We welcome proposals that will result in an 80,000-word thesis or a practice research curated portfolio. (c. 40,000).
Programme Structure
Research themes- Actor training
- Animals and performance
- Disability and performance
- Equality, diversity and inclusion in the arts
- Musical theatre
- Performance and cognitive science
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
- Part-time
- 96 months
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Disciplines
Film Studies Drama View 34 other PhDs in Drama in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- For all our research degrees in performing arts, entry is on the basis of a good honours degree and usually an MA in a relevant arts subject or appropriate professional experience.
- Candidates submitting proposals that include practice-based research will be required to evidence appropriate experience and expertise in the relevant area of practice.
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 or above (or equivalent) with 6.0 in each individual category.
Tuition Fee
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18600 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18600 GBP per year during 48 months. -
National
4712 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4712 GBP per year during 48 months.
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