| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-18 | - |
| 2024-09-16 | - |
Program Overview
Overview
Drama at Queen’s offers supervisory expertise in both critical and practice-based methods of research. Proposals are welcome in all areas of current staff expertise, details of which are available on the website of the School of Arts, English and Languages. Drama at Queen’s is well established as a leading centre for research and education in the fields of drama, theatre and performance studies and benefits from a purpose-built £1.6m Drama and Film Centre, which opened in October 2004 and houses the Brian Friel Centre for Theatre Research. As a research student in Drama at Queen’s you will join a vibrant student cohort and benefit from the rich research culture of the School of Arts, English and Languages. Drama at Queen's aims to establish a leading, world-class research and education environment that incorporates access to, and partnerships with, the theatre profession and industry, locally, regionally, and globally. As part of a research-intensive Russell Group University, we are committed to delivering research-led teaching, allowing our research students to benefit from knowledge exchanges and public engagement activities led by our award-winning academic staff. The Brian Friel Centre has been recognised for producing 'world-leading' and 'internationally-excellent' research, which encompasses traditional and practice-based methods. We offer students the opportunity to undertake advanced, original research in one of the department's current areas of specialisation, which include Irish theatre, Shakespeare, post-conflict drama, dance and movement practices, practice-as-research, feminist performance, Beckett studies, drama and health, and applied theatre.
Mode of study/duration - Registration is on a full-time or part-time basis, under the direction of a supervisory team appointed by the University. You will be expected to submit your thesis at the end of three years of full-time registration for PhD, or two years for MPhil (or part-time equivalent). Students can take a writing up year if required.
Subject Summary
You will study at the renowned Brian Friel Theatre and Centre for Theatre Research. You will have the opportunity to undertake advanced, original research in areas of specialism such as Irish Theatre, Shakespeare, dance and movement practices, feminist performance, practice-as-research, Beckett studies, drama and health, post-conflict drama and applied theatre. You will have access to the excellent doctoral training programmes and research development support offered by the QUB Graduate School to help you produce cutting-edge research in your chosen area of Drama, Theatre and Performance.
Drama Highlights
Student Experience
Students opting for the practice-as-research route will produce a body of supervised practice-based work, accompanied by a dissertation that critically reflects on their work and contextualises it within the broader field of theatre and performance studies. Our aim is to produce international, cutting-edge research in Drama, Theatre and Performance, and to develop international teaching, research and creative arts partnerships. We welcome applications from a broad range of applicants including graduates, those currently working as teachers/lecturers, and from professionals engaged in the arts and cultural sectors, as these programmes aim to assist professional development as researchers, teachers and practitioners.
Throughout my undergraduate and postgraduate career at Queen’s, the staff in Drama collectively inspired and interrogated my ideas, and constantly challenged and supported my work. My studies were also enriched by a vibrant arts scene in the city itself. I have had the pleasure of studying many different playwrights and artists for essays and dissertations and the extraordinary privilege of them visiting our classes!
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Introduction
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Dr Aoife McGrath
Senior Lecturer SAEL Email: aoife.mcgrath@qub.ac.ukCourse structure
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Facilities
Drama Studies at Queen’s University is well established as a leading centre for research and education in the fields of drama, theatre and performance studies. Drama benefits from a purpose-built £1.6m Drama and Film Centre, which opened in October 2004. The Brian Friel Centre for Theatre Research was inaugurated in February 2009. Full time PhD students will have access to a shared office space.
Learning and Teaching
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