MPhil/PhD in Theatre and Performance Studies in Coventry United Kingdom | University of Warwick

The Theatre and Performance Studies PhD program provides an exceptional chance to conduct groundbreaking independent research within a top-tier department renowned for its global perspective and creative approaches. Students can choose between a traditional written dissertation or a blended approach combining practical artistic work with academic writing.
Our department holds worldwide acclaim as a premier institution in theatre and performance scholarship.
With our robust research profile and faculty leadership in key organizations like IFTR, Psi, and TaPRA, we've established strong connections with both professional institutions and scholarly communities across the globe.
Doctoral candidates benefit from numerous opportunities to participate in the department's cutting-edge research initiatives, including specialized seminars, conferences, student-led working groups, and an annual postgraduate research forum.
With departmental approval, students may present a dual-component thesis consisting of both written analysis and creative output. The practical research element could encompass performance work, curatorial projects, dramatic writing, translation initiatives, community theatre programs, or digital media creations.
Doctoral supervision comes from experienced scholars engaged in diverse areas of theatre and performance research. We proudly support an international community of graduate students from varied cultural and academic backgrounds.

Program Length
3-4 years full-time study