Key Information
Duration: Full-time 36 months; Part-time 72 months.
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2027: Apply before Dec 2026 (National, estimated); Apply before Oct 2026 (International, estimated)
Additional details: If you are submitting your own research proposal, applications are accepted all year round, but if you wish to start in September, you should apply by 1 June.
Language: English. English test requirements: TOEFL iBT 88 (or new TOEFL iBT 1-6 score 4.5), PTE Academic 67, IELTS 6.5.
Delivered: On Campus, Online
Campus Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Discipline: Drama
Overview
Pursue your curiosity and passion to become an expert in your chosen area of drama and theatre studies with the Drama and Theatre Studies doctorate from University of Birmingham. At Birmingham, the research interests span contemporary performance, theatre history and historiography, and practice research. Receive expert supervision and develop your specialist knowledge.
Careers Support
At Birmingham, they prepare the researchers to make an impact across every sector of society. The PhD graduates are global change-makers: advancing knowledge, shaping policy, leading industries, and educating future generations. Visit the programme website for more information.
You'll benefit from dedicated careers support tailored to your unique paths. The expert team of Careers Advisers, including a dedicated postgraduate research adviser, offer one-to-one guidance to help researchers navigate career decisions both within and beyond academia.
Whatever you plan to do after your degree, Careers Network offers a range of events and support services including networking opportunities, career coaching, one to one guidance, careers fairs and links with leading graduate recruiters.
They also offer subject specific careers consultants and a dedicated careers website for international students.
Programme Structure
Research themes include:
- Contemporary Theatre and Performance
- Research-led Professional Practice
- Cultural and political contexts of performance
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 88 (or new TOEFL iBT 1-6 score: 4.5)
- PTE Academic: 67
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants for a PhD will also need to hold a Masters qualification at Merit level or above (or its international equivalent), usually in a relevant area.
- Any academic and professional qualifications or relevant professional experience you may have are normally taken into account, and in some cases, form an integral part of the entrance requirements.
Make sure you meet all requirements - Visit programme website
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
- International: 43,864 AUD/year (≈ 23,390 GBP/year)
- Domestic: 9,823 AUD/year (≈ 5,238 GBP/year)
Additional Details: UK: £2,619 part-time; International: £11,695 part-time.
Living Costs
Birmingham, United Kingdom: 1,435-2,127 AUD/month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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