Drama and Theatre Studies (practice-based through Performance) PhD
Course Overview - Drama and Theatre Studies (practice-based through Performance) PhD
Explore creative, practice-based research. Supported by our academic experts, your project might include new performance techniques, examine a particular aspect of theatre practice or involve a specific community of participants.
Make use of our rehearsal and performance facilities and our in-house production team to deliver your project.
Our practice-based PhD offers a unique opportunity to specialise in a particular area of creative practice.
Our range of academic interests means there are lots of research opportunities available for yo...
<strong>Explore creative, practice-based research. Supported by our academic experts, your project might include new performance techniques, examine a particular aspect of theatre practice or involve a specific community of participants.</strong><br/><br/>Make use of our rehearsal and performance facilities and our in-house production team to deliver your project. <br/><br/>Our practice-based PhD offers a unique opportunity to specialise in a particular area of creative practice.<br/><br/>Our range of academic interests means there are lots of research opportunities available for you to investigate - from theatre-making processes, to applying performance ideas and theories to your creative practice. <br/><br/>Supervised by our expert academics, youll use your knowledge of wider academic theory in Drama and Theatre Studies to demonstrate how your creative practice fits into your chosen research field. <br/><br/>Our specialities in research-led practice include actor-training, writing for performance and directing.<br/>Place creative practice at the centre of your research project - combine your academic and performance abilities.<br/>Get ready to develop or further your career as a creative leader.
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Full-time
Duration
3 Years
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Campus
Selly Oak Campus
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Institution Code
B32
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