Theatre PhD

University of Surrey

Our PhD in Theatre will provide you with a supportive and collegiate research experience within our conservatoire, the Guildford School of Acting (GSA). PhD researchers on all programmes at GSA can expect three levels of research training and support: • University-level training provided by the Researcher Development Programme and the University Library, including a PhD induction, workshops on writing skills • Preparation for your confirmation and viva. There is also an annual student-led University postgraduate conference • School-level training is offered in the form of interdisciplinary seminars, visiting speaker events and conferences • PhD researchers also receive subject-specific feedback at our biannual GSA postgraduate symposium that allows you to share and develop ideas in a supportive environment. As a research conservatoire, we can offer dedicated time and support to practice-led research experiments and practical modes of knowledge enquiry. GSA’s research activity at Surrey includes access to the Surrey Shakespeare Centre which is hosted within the School. We welcome proposals that will result in an 80,000-word thesis or a practice research-curated portfolio (c.40,000).

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences