Overview

About the programme

Our Drama, Theatre and Performance faculty at the University of Sussex are theatre-makers, performance artists, theatre historians and performance theorists. They are experts in diverse interdisciplinary approaches to the study of drama, theatre and performance.

Programme Structure

Areas of research include:

contemporary performance practice and experimental theatre
non-human performance
theatre and ethics
Live Art, visual art and body-based practices
queer and feminist performance
dance and the choreographic
performance and popular cultures
contemporary theatre directing
interdisciplinary intersections (for example between performance and music)
early modern drama in contemporary performance
pedagogies of actor training

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-28 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-06-23 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-28 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

95

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brighton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Drama View 33 other PhDs in Drama in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

95

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Other requirements

General requirements

You’re normally expected to have a Merit (an average of 60% overall) in a Masters degree.
Your Masters-level qualification should be in a drama-related subject or a subject relevant to your chosen area of research. You should also show evidence of substantial research and/or evidence of professional performance-related experience.
Your undergraduate degree-level qualification should be in drama, performance or theatre studies.
You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

23500 GBP / year

≈ 23500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5238 GBP / year

≈ 5238 GBP / year

Living costs

Brighton

United Kingdom

815 - 1383 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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