Dance

17 PhD programmes in Dance

University of Huddersfield4,3(57)

Huddersfield, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide

Drama, Dance and Performance

This Drama, Dance and Performance PhD programme from the University of Huddersfield incorporates historical research, theoretical inquiry, and emerging forms of practice research. Many of our students develop innovative approaches to performer training, teaching, and devising as part of their practice research.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$25,299/yr

University of Lincoln4,1(50)

Lincoln, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide

Performing Arts Research Opportunities

While studying for an MPhil or PhD in Performing Arts Research Opportunities at University of Lincoln, students are able to undertake independent research in an area of their choice, supervised and supported by a team of academics. A range of training opportunities enables the development of key research skills.

Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years, 3 months$25,569/yr

Academy of Performing Arts4,0(2)

Bratislava, Slovakia

Music and Dance Art

This Music and Dance Art programme from Academy of Performing Arts enables the most talented and well-rounded graduates of the master’s programme to further develop their artistic abilities, deepen their knowledge in the field of artistic reflection, and create comprehensive perspectives and outcomes in the field of artistic research.

Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$2,533/yr

Coventry University4,1(557)

Coventry, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide

Dance Research

The Centre for Dance Research (C-DaRE) at the Coventry University specialises in an inclusive interdisciplinary approach to artistic and scholarly dance research in areas like cultural heritage, computing and AI, intellectual property, health and well-being and practice research.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$21,348/yr

University of Roehampton4,3(67)

London, United Kingdom Top 7% in Worldwide

Dance

The Dance degree at the University of Roehampton aims to provide its research students with the opportunity to study in a stimulating, responsive, supportive environment, which fosters independent, critical thinking.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$24,556/yr

The Ohio State University4,5(31)

Columbus, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Dance Studies

The focus of the PhD in Dance Studies at The Ohio State University keeps dance at its core with research grounded in and emanating from this rich nucleus of human activity. The aim of the program is to produce scholars who can demonstrate disciplinary rigor, intellectual acumen and a profound awareness of developments in their field.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

5 years$14,318/yr

Royal Holloway University of London4,4(63)

London, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Drama, Theatre and Dance

The Department of Drama, Theatre and Dance at Royal Holloway University of London is one of three departments in The School of Performing and Digital Arts along with the Departments of Media Arts and Music. We have an international reputation for the excellence of our research.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years$30,169/yr

Texas Woman's University3,5(2)

Denton, United States

Dance

The Dance course from Texas Woman's University is a research-oriented program culminating in a written dissertation that contributes new knowledge to the field of Dance Studies. Strong applicants to our program have a clear research agenda that is a good match for our program’s faculty and coursework, and a commitment to contributing to the dance field through written publications.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

5 years$10,368/yr

University of Chichester4,2(14)

Chichester, United Kingdom

Dance

The Dance department at University of Chichester has gained an international reputation in PhD studies through Practice as Research, and actively encourage applicants in this area of research practice.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

4 years$21,619/yr

Temple University4,2(72)

Philadelphia, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Dance

The Dance degree from Temple University offers a rigorous curriculum of coursework and research, culminating in an in-depth dissertation project. Critical theory seminars in culture, history, pedagogy and philosophy are interwoven with experiential methodology studies.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

4 yearsTuition not available

University of California, San Diego4,2(14)

San Diego, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Theatre and Dance

University of California, San Diego offers a groundbreaking PhD in Theatre and Dance in conjunction with the Department of Drama at UC Irvine.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

5 years$36,477/yr

University of Cape Town4,1(162)

Cape Town, South Africa Top 1% in Worldwide

Dance

At the University of Cape Town, we offer our graduate students a phd programme in Dance. Join us and study at our university!

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

2 years$1,661/yr

Tampere University4,2(44)

Tampere, Finland Top 2% in Worldwide

Media, Communication and Performing Arts

The Doctoral Programme in Media, Communication and Performing Arts at Tampere University produces highly qualified experts and researchers to work in the fields of journalism, media research, game studies, communications, visual culture, audio research and the performing arts.

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus

4 yearsFree

University of Bern4,2(11)

Bern, Switzerland Top 1% in Worldwide

Theater and Dance Studies

Are you interested in doing some independent research work and would like to start a Theater and Dance Studies doctorate at the University of Bern?

Doctorate Full-time On-campus

3 years$514/yr

University of East London4,2(153)

London, United Kingdom Top 8% in Worldwide

Performing Arts

Professional Doctorate in Performing Arts at University of East London is intended for practitioners across a range of performance-based disciplines who wish to make their practice the basis for doctoral study; indicatively theatre directing, acting, dance, music or technical practice such as sound and lighting.

Doctorate Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$22,864/yr

Cornell University4,2(44)

Ithaca, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Performing and Media Arts

The graduate program in Performing and Media Arts at Cornell University focuses on research, writing, pedagogy, and praxis in order to prepare students for careers as scholars and teachers.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

7 years$20,800/yr

University of California, Riverside4,8(8)

Riverside, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Critical Dance Studies

The Ph.D. in Critical Dance Studies at the University of California, Riverside supports the pursuit of innovative research in the field of cultural, political, and historical studies of dance.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

6 years$9,620/yr