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Foundation of Drama and Theatre

Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham, United Kingdom
4 years
English
On campus
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About the program

Joint UCI-UCSD doctorate in Drama and Theatre for research-university and liberal arts careers.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (0 year): no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop independent research expertise in Drama and Theatre. Design and conduct original investigations
Critically assess evidence
and communicate defensible scholarly findings.

Career outcomes

Academia
Postdoctoral programmes
Arts management
Literary associate
Intimacy coordination
Running theatre companies

Curriculum

144 Units. Ten required seminars (40 units) including DRAMA 290
291 And 292 plus two electives
Four taken at UCSD. Also DRAMA 293
294 Dissertation research
Four quarters of teaching (DRAMA 399)
A qualifying paper and a dissertation. Optional dramaturgy emphasis.

Entry requirements

Academic

A Levels: CCC-CCD. Required subjects: We require English Language and Mathematics GCSE at grade 4 (C) International qualification or degree equivalents by country are listed on the course page.

Accepted academic background

Secondary / high-school qualifications (A levels, IB, Or the country-specific equivalent listed on each course page), Applicants who do not meet the English requirement are directed to the Study Group International Foundation Year (staged separately).

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 88
Duolingo 120
PTE Academic 67

Documents you’ll need

Completed application form
Academic transcripts
Graduation certificate when applicable
Passport copy
English proficiency evidence
Financial documentation
Program-specific supporting materials when required.

How to apply

Check the course entry requirements and the UCAS equal-consideration deadline of 13 January 2027 (international applications are considered until 30 June 2027 if places remain) at official website 2. Apply through UCAS with Royal Holloway's institution code R72 and the course's UCAS code. Send a transcript or certificate if the Admissions Office asks (A level
BTEC and IB results are verified through UCAS). No portfolio is required as standard. Reply to your offers by the UCAS deadline and apply for halls when accommodation applications open.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£23,000 GBP
Application fee	£75 GBP
Deposit	£3,000 GBP

Program details

Campus	Egham
Faculty or school	School of Performing and Digital Arts
Department	Drama and Theatre
Teaching language	English
Credit value	480
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	Royal Holloway, University of London may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
13 Jan 2027
60 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.