Acting PhD
University of Northampton
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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OCT-26

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2 Years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of Northampton Main site

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OCT-26

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2 Years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of Northampton Main site

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MAR-26

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of Northampton Main site

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MAR-27

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of Northampton Main site

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OCT-26

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3 Years

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University of Northampton Main site

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MAR-26

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3 Years

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If you have a degree in Acting or a related field, our Acting MPhil, PhD, or PhD by Published Works study is a fantastic way to broaden your knowledge and research abilities. A successful defence of the final thesis will provide the researcher the highest accreditation that any UK institution can bestow, as well as a good opportunity to advance into senior managerial positions within the sector. Learn more about the Art and Design Research Centre and the Centre for Cultural and Literary ...Read more

​If you have a degree in Acting or a related field, our Acting MPhil, PhD, or PhD by Published Works study is a fantastic way to broaden your knowledge and research abilities. A successful defence of the final thesis will provide the researcher the highest accreditation that any UK institution can bestow, as well as a good opportunity to advance into senior managerial positions within the sector. Learn more about the Art and Design Research Centre and the Centre for Cultural and Literary Studies.​This Acting PhD allows you to specialise while also improving your research, writing, presenting, and practise abilities.You will first get general, discipline-based, and project-specific training while creating and establishing research projects so that you may perform your research work successfully and autonomously. Throughout your project, you will be overseen by Acting staff who are experts in their fields of study and will assist you through the process with frequent in-person or online seminars. After completing this course, you will be able to obtain research and development positions in the industry, advance into an academic career, or enter business at a managerial level.

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61/279
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73rd
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119th

Entry requirements

​​A Bachelors (Honours) degree at 2:1 level or above (or its international equivalent) in a related subject. ​Or ​A UK Masters degree (or its international equivalent) in a related subject.

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£5,700 per year

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£16,350 per year

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Accommodation - 165 per week

£16,350 per year

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University of Northampton
University of Northampton , Northampton

The University of Northampton (UON) is one of the UK’s youngest universities and as such, it features modern course...

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University of Northampton
Waterside Campus Northampton NN1 5PH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Northampton  0.6 miles away

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