Overview

Features

The research in the Department of Drama, Theatre and Dance at Royal Holloway University of London is global in scope (crossing all five continents) and features a broad chronology (from early modern theatre to contemporary performance) and an interaction of critical and creative work.

We encompass a wide range of methodologies including applied performance, critical studies of drama and dance, performance histories, performance technologies, philosophies of the arts, and theatre history We explore how the past informs understandings of the present and engage with contemporary digital, global and social challenges.

Programme Structure

Research clusters and centres include:

Centre for Asian Theatre and Dance
Centre for Contemporary British Theatre
Contemporary performance, playwriting and composition
Digital/postdigital creativity and culture
Global/transnational perspectives
Heritage, archiving and material objects
Inclusion, diversification and decolonization in the performing arts

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-18 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

You may need to secure a supervisor to apply for your research project, then apply using the application form Royal Holloway Direct.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Dance View 6 other PhDs in Dance in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

88

Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants who wish to undertake their research should have, or expect to be awarded, a Masters degree in a relevant field, or have the equivalent postgraduate experience.
When applying, applicants should submit two samples of written work in English, which should take the form of short academic essays or reviews of theatre productions (2,000 words in total). Suitable applicants will be required to attend an interview, either in person or by Skype.

Tuition Fee

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International

18800 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18800 GBP per year during 24 months.
National

4596 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4596 GBP per year during 24 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

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Drama, Theatre and Dance.

Available Scholarships

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