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PhD of European Theatre

University of Edinburgh

  • Edinburgh, United Kingdom
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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About the program

Three-year full-time Doctor of Philosophy programme in European Theatre offered by the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Design and undertake an original research project in European Theatre. Critically evaluate specialist literature and research evidence. Apply appropriate research methods and ethics
  • and communicate findings through scholarly writing and presentations.

Career outcomes

  • Publishing
  • Culture
  • Heritage
  • and the arts
  • Communications
  • Marketing
  • Advertising
  • and public relations
  • Journalism
  • Broadcasting
  • and media
  • Leisure
  • Tourism
  • and travel
  • Business
  • Finance
  • Commerce
  • and tech
  • Politics
  • Policy work
  • Diplomacy
  • Civil service
  • and law
  • Education
  • Outreach
  • Advocacy
  • and training
  • Research
  • Development
  • Consultancy
  • and venture acceleration

Curriculum

  • Three-year full-time research programme. Assessment is by a written thesis examined in an oral viva. Delivered by the School of Literatures
  • Languages and Cultures (Central Area).

Entry requirements

Academic

  • A UK 2:1 honours degree and a masters degree
  • or their international equivalents
  • In a related subject.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree with excellent or very good classification, Often with a master's degree, Plus a research proposal.

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Research Proposal.

How to apply

  1. Check the programme's entry requirements and application deadlines on its degree finder page. Identify a supervisor and prepare a research proposal if the programme asks for one. Apply online through the Apply section of the programme page. The page states whether an application fee applies. Provide an academic CV
  2. Proposal
  3. Transcripts
  4. Two references and English language evidence. Attend an interview if the programme requires one. Accept the offer when it arrives. Apply early if you need a visa
  5. As the page advises.

Other costs

Tuition per year£30,450 GBP
Application fee£35 GBP
Deposit£41,277 GBP

Program details

CampusCentral Area
Faculty or schoolSchool of Literatures, Languages and Cultures
DepartmentArts and Design
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value360
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.