Overview

Build on research into how creative work intersects with activism and how new tools and applications are democratising making and sharing with the Performance, Theatre and Music course from the University of Portsmouth.

Why choose this course?

Expertise grounded in practice and industry

Work with staff who bring research strengths and professional experience in performance, performance history and popular culture.

Supportive, research-active environment

You’ll be backed by the Doctoral College alongside your supervisory team, helping you make the most of training, workshops and the wider research community.

Specialist rehearsal and performance spaces

Base your research in the White Swan Building’s dedicated rehearsal and performance studios, which often play a key role in our projects.

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

Applied Theatre

Our research in this area explores how theatre and performance can be used in an educational, community or therapeutic context.

Music

We're investigating music and sound and creating new tools to enhance performance and creativity.

Musical theatre

Our work engages with forms that articulate music with theatre, and explores the historical, social, economic and educational contexts underpinning shows on Broadway and the West End.

Performance Practices

We're discovering answers to political and philosophical problems, by investigating performance and its practices.

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

The university accepts applications all year round, but it suggests applying 2–3 months before your chosen start date.

Language

English

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

91

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

65

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6.5

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

E2 Language Test Prep

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Other requirements

General requirements

The entry requirements for a PhD, MPhil or Professional Doctorate include an upper second class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject, or a master’s degree in an appropriate subject.

Equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications may be considered. All applicants are subject to interview.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

17900 GBP / year

≈ 17900 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5238 GBP / year

≈ 5238 GBP / year

Additional Details

UK

Part-time (incl. distance learning): £2,619/year

Int & EU

Full-time (incl. distance learning): £17,900/year;

Part-time (incl. distance learning): £8,950/year

Living costs

Portsmouth

United Kingdom

710 - 1099 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Why choose this course?

Programme Structure

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Portsmouth

Funding

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