What will I learn?

This Drama MPhil/PhD/PhD by Published Works curriculum offers a great way to advance your knowledge and research abilities if you have a degree in drama or a related field. You will be awarded a Level 8 qualification, which is the highest formal certification you may obtain in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, upon successfully defending the final thesis. This will provide you with a fantastic chance to advance into higher management roles within your area of expertise. We accept a range of projects and provide supervision in many different disciplines. Learn more about the Art and Design Research Centre and the Centre for Cultural and Literary Studies. The closing dates for applications of the next October intake is the 1 August and for the next March intake is the 11 December.

Study options

Full Time (12 Months)

Tuition fees

£1,404.17 (1,52,993) Month

This is a fixed fee

Start date

March 2027

Venue

Waterside Campus

Waterside Campus,

University Drive,

Northampton,

Northamptonshire,

NN1 5PH, Central England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

You should normally have (or expect to be awarded) an undergraduate degree of at least upper second-class standard in a related area. International equivalent qualifications will also be considered.

We require a UK Masters degree (or equivalent international qualification) in a relevant subject, or relevant professional qualifications and relevant experience in an associated area.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.