Acting including Practice-Based in the Arts PhD

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​If you have a degree in Acting or a related field, our Acting MPhil, PhD, or PhD by Published Works study is a fantastic way to broaden your knowledge and research abilities. A successful defence of the final thesis will provide the researcher the highest accreditation that any UK institution can bestow, as well as a good opportunity to advance into senior managerial positions within the sector. Learn more about the Art and Design Research Centre and the Centre for Cultural and Literary Studies.​

The deadline for applications for our October admission is August 1, and the deadline for our March intake is December 11.

Entry Requirements

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• Individual consideration will be given to students with lower-level degrees or qualifications in a different subject area but with relevant experience.

  ​As part of the selection process, all qualified candidates will be expected to attend an interview.

  ​Please check our How to Apply page for more information on how to apply to study with us, how to discover a possible Supervisor, and what papers are necessary as part of the application process.

  ​More detailed information about the research degrees is available on our Graduate school page​.

• Students whose first language is not English require the following:

  • ​an overall IELTS score of 7.0 with 6.5 minimum in the writing component, all other components must be at 6.5 or higher, issued within the last two years or a recognised equivalent qualification.
  • applications having IELTS scores in all components less than 5.5 will not be taken into consideration.

  ​All offers of a place on the programme are conditional on:

  • The University conducting a successful interview.
  • ​Appropriate Research Supervision Assistance.