Overview

Features

The research in the Department of Drama, Theatre and Dance at Royal Holloway University of London is global in scope (crossing all five continents) and features a broad chronology (from early modern theatre to contemporary performance) and an interaction of critical and creative work.

We encompass a wide range of methodologies including applied performance, critical studies of drama and dance, performance histories, performance technologies, philosophies of the arts, and theatre history We explore how the past informs understandings of the present and engage with contemporary digital, global and social challenges.

Programme Structure

Research clusters and centres include:

Centre for Asian Theatre and Dance
Centre for Contemporary British Theatre
Contemporary performance, playwriting and composition
Digital/postdigital creativity and culture
Global/transnational perspectives
Heritage, archiving and material objects
Inclusion, diversification and decolonization in the performing arts

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

Students need to secure a supervisor in order to apply for their research project, then apply on the university’s application portal.

Language

English

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88

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Dance View 7 other PhDs in Dance in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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88

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants who wish to undertake their research should have, or expect to be awarded, a Masters degree in a relevant field, or have the equivalent postgraduate experience.
When applying, applicants should submit two samples of written work in English, which should take the form of short academic essays or reviews of theatre productions (2,000 words in total). Suitable applicants will be required to attend an interview, either in person or by Skype.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

22300 GBP / year

≈ 22300 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5006 GBP / year

≈ 5006 GBP / year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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