Overview
Key Facts
- A Drama, Dance and Performance PhD at University of Huddersfield is the highest academic award for which a student can be registered. This programme allows you to explore and pursue a research project built around a substantial piece of work, which has to show evidence of original contribution to knowledge.
- Completing a PhD can give you a great sense of personal achievement and help you develop a high level of transferable skills which will be useful in your subsequent career, as well as contributing to the development of knowledge in your chosen field.
- Our research degrees are available as full-time, part-time and some are offered distance learning.
- You are expected to work to an approved programme of work including appropriate programmes of postgraduate study (which may be drawn from parts of existing postgraduate courses, final year degree programmes, conferences, seminars, masterclasses, guided reading or a combination of study methods).
This programme of research culminates in the production of a large-scale piece of written work in the form of a research thesis that should not normally exceed 80,000 words.
You will be appointed a main supervisor who will normally be part of a supervisory team, comprising of up to three members to advise and support you on your project.
Programme Structure
To obtain additional information about the programme, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
Check out the full curriculum
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Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English Requirements
- TOEFL® IBT: 87
- PTE Academic: 59
- IELTS: 6.5
Other Requirements
A Master’s degree, normally with a classification of merit or distinction, or an honours degree (2:1 or above) or equivalent, may be considered, in a discipline appropriate to the proposed programme to be followed, or appropriate research or professional experience at postgraduate level, which has resulted in published work, written reports or other appropriate evidence of accomplishment.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 35,619 AUD / year (approx. 18,700 GBP / year). Applies to non-residents.
- Domestic: 10,013 AUD / year (approx. 5,257 GBP / year). Applies to citizens or residents.
Additional Details
Part-time per year:
- National: £2,628
- International: £8,500
Living Costs
Huddersfield, United Kingdom: 1,143-1,905 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships
Available Scholarships
- Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship - University of Huddersfield - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: 16 Oct 2026
- Chancellor’s Scholarships - University of Huddersfield - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: 16 Oct 2026
- Merit-based scholarships - University of Huddersfield - Grant: 4000 GBP - Deadline: Anytime
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program - U.S. government - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship - ServiceScape - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships - ACES Education Fund - Grant: 3500 USD - Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility - OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: Not specified
- Scholarships for PhD Students - Junhua Li - Grant: 19000 GBP - Deadline: Not specified
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship - Boustany Foundation - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: 28 Feb 2027
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship - IvyPanda - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 31 Oct 2026
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship - Voice Talent Online - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
- Women Scholarship for International Students - educations.com - Grant: 5000 USD - Deadline: 28 Aug 2026
- The PhD Prep Fellowship - Admit Lab - Grant: 10000 USD - Deadline: 01 Sep 2026
- Dream Chaser Scholarship - Salvado Law - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 13 Jan 2027
- Scholarship for students with disabilities - Anonymous Hope Fund - Grant: 3000 USD - Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids - UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) - Grant: 22500 GBP - Deadline: Not specified
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship - IELTS from 6 to 9 - Grant: 1500 USD - Deadline: Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme - The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme - Grant: 12000 USD - Deadline: 11 Jan 2027
