Overview
At East 15, research degree students will undertake one of two paths of enquiry. The PhD in Drama and Performance is a conventional PhD whereby candidates are assessed via thesis and viva voce examination.
Key Facts
For the PhD Drama and Performance (Practice as Research) course from University of Essex, candidates are assessed via practice-as-research, a thesis that contextualises and analyses the performance practice in relation to the research topic, and a viva voce examination. For guidance, areas of expected practice include: theatre directing, dramaturgy, actor training, design (scenery, sound, lighting, costume), and performance art.
The staff undertake many forms of research including practice-as-research and text-based enquiry, and are experts in drawing connections between exploratory practice and advanced conceptualising, process and product, making and articulating. They have extensive links with all sectors of the theatre industry and as one of the most international drama schools in the UK, they also have a range of established international connections.
Programme Structure
- During the first year of their PhD programme, candidates will be expected to undertake required skills training and to develop an in-depth plan and timetable for undertaking their research within a three-year period. Students will start to collect research material, define their methodology, and be able to contextualise their research in relation to existing literature and practice.
- Before entry into the second year, candidates will have a Confirmation Board, which reviews the candidate's progress and determines whether the quality of research is at PhD level. After the student's candidature is confirmed, they will continue to undertake the body of their research investigation.
- In the third-year, students should be working to complete all elements of their submission.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- PTE Academic: 76
- IELTS: 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- You are required to have a 2:1 honours degree in any discipline, or international equivalent, and a Masters degree in Drama, Performance or a related field, or to have equivalent professional experience. A well developed research proposal is also essential.
- Applicants who do not hold the above qualifications will be considered on a case by case basis.
- If English is not your first language you will need IELTS 7.0 overall with 6.5 in writing and 5.5 in all other components.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 38,940 AUD / year (≈ 20,625 GBP / year)
- Domestic (Citizens or residents): 9,451 AUD / year (≈ 5,006 GBP / year)
Additional Details
Part-time:
- Home/UK fee - £2,503 per year
- International fee - £10,313 per year
Funding
Scholarships Information
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