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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Clifton Campus
Full Time
SEP
4 Years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Clifton Campus
Full Time
SEP
4 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Clifton Campus
Part Time
JAN-26
8 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Clifton Campus
Part Time
SEP
8 Years
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The Department of Theatre offers supervisory expertise in a wide range of subject areas, including early modern theatre and performance practices, 19th and 20th-century theatre and performance histories and practices, contemporary British theatre, adaptation and translation of theatre and performance, contemporary performance practices, performance archives, dance histories and practices, the role of the body in performance, philosophy and performance, virtual and augmented reality, immersive theatre and audience studies.The department has particular strengths in historical research and practice-as-research. We offer the opportunity for practice-based projects as well as projects based in the archives of the Theatre Collection, an accredited museum and archive service housed in the department. The Theatre Collection is the second-largest theatre archive collection in the UK with particular strengths in theatre in the South West, 19th-century theatre, post-Second World War theatre, live and performance art, scenery and costume design, and theatrical or related artwork.Should research proposals span various disciplines, a supervisory team will be assembled across departments and faculties to meet the needs of the project.
PhD: A master's qualification, or be working towards a master's qualification, or international equivalent. Applicants without a master's qualification may be considered on an exceptional basis, provided they hold a first-class undergraduate degree (or international equivalent). Applicants with a non-traditional background may be considered provided they can demonstrate substantial equivalent and relevant experience that has prepared them to undertake their proposed course of study.
Students living in
Domestic
£4,850 per year
Students from Domestic
Accommodation fee - Living expenses - As a guide, most students spend between £9,000 and £15,000 per year including accommodation.
£21,300 per year
Students from EU
Accommodation fee - Living expenses - As a guide, most students spend between £9,000 and £15,000 per year including accommodation.
£21,300 per year
Students from International
Accommodation fee - Living expenses - As a guide, most students spend between £9,000 and £15,000 per year including accommodation.
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