Drama and Theatre Studies University of Birmingham

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, our research interests span contemporary performance, theatre history and historiography, and practice research. Receive expert supervision and develop your specialist knowledge. 

Key facts

The Drama and Theatre Studies academics are experts in a wide range of areas. Research specialisms include critical and political analysis of theatre and performances, British theatre, theatre training and practices, live art, and theatre histories.

Our PhD programmes are normally undertaken in three years full-time or six years part-time, and our Masters-level research programmes are taken in one year full-time or two years part-time. The period of maximum registration for a PhD includes a further year, designated "thesis awaited," which is usually a period of final revisions and more occasional supervision.