Overview
About the programme
Drama at Kent is a vibrant and supportive international community of academics, practitioners, and students, connected through our shared passion for theatre and performance. Our staff are able to support a wide range of research covering histories, practices and philosophies of theatre and performance, whilst at the same time fostering an inclusive and welcoming culture.
Drama by Research at the University of Kent students also benefit from our fantastic location. Based in the cultural city of Canterbury, we are less than one hour from London by train and forty minutes from the Eurotunnel making us close to both London and Europe.
This gives our students access to an international diversity of theatrical culture, as well as to national archives such as the British Library and V&A Theatre Collection. Our location and excellent transport links also enable us to provide excellent support to students who wish to study and live further afield.
Programme Structure
Current PhDs reflect our diversity, with topics including:
- actor training
- East Asian comedy
- community theatre
- Absurdism
- Shakespeare
- translation and adaptation
- Greek theatre
- Grotowski
- stand-up
- eighteenth-century acting
- neurodivergent performance
- accessibility
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 60 months
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- 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
Entry requirements:
- An MA in a relevant humanities subject. In certain circumstances, the School will consider candidates who have not followed a conventional education path or who may have relevant experience in the industry. These cases are assessed individually by the Director of Graduate Studies or the Director of the relevant Research Group.
- All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and experience will also be taken into account when considering applications.
Tuition Fee
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International
18600 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18600 GBP per year during 36 months.
- International and EU part-time: £9,300
Living costs for Canterbury
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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