Drama and Theatre Studies (practice-based through Performance)

University of Birmingham
Undergraduate PhD Full-time 3 Years Drama

About this course

Explore creative, practice-based research. Supported by our academic experts, your project might include new performance techniques, examine a particular aspect of theatre practice or involve a specific community of participants.

Make use of our rehearsal and performance facilities and our in-house production team to deliver your project.

Our practice-based PhD offers a unique opportunity to specialise in a particular area of creative practice.

Our range of academic interests means there are lots of research opportunities available for you to investigate - from theatre-making processes, to applying performance ideas and theories to your creative practice.

Supervised by our expert academics, you'll use your knowledge of wider academic theory in Drama and Theatre Studies to demonstrate how your creative practice fits into your chosen research field.

Our specialities in research-led practice include actor-training, writing for performance and directing. Place creative practice at the centre of your research project - combine your academic and performance abilities. Get ready to develop or further your career as a creative leader.

Study Options

This course is available in 4 study options:

Part-time

Duration: 6 Years

Qualification: PhD

Location: Birmingham

Distance learning (full-time)

Duration: 3 Years

Qualification: PhD

Location: Birmingham

Distance learning (part-time)

Duration: 6 Years

Qualification: PhD

Location: Birmingham

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 3 Years

Qualification: PhD

Location: Birmingham

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2317 Teachers of English as a foreign language
3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
2319 Teaching professionals
3413 Actors, entertainers and presenters
3414 Dancers and choreographers
2324 Early education and childcare services managers

Course Details

Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Birmingham
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Drama