MPhil/PhD Performing Arts Research Opportunities

The Lincoln School of Creative Arts boasts extensive research expertise in the fields of drama, theatre, and performance studies, where a team of academics offer continued supervision and support throughout. Areas of specialism include playwriting, dramaturgy, scenography, musical theatre, Asian performance, intermediality, and historiography, as well as practice as research and practice-based research.

Programme Overview

Research students are invited to join one of the School's thriving research groups - Contemporary Theatre-Making, (Re) Constructing Musics and Intercultural Performance - and participate in the Critical Encounters Research Series alongside academic staff and other postgraduate students. Students will also be encouraged to present their work at national and international conferences and to publish their findings.

Key Features

• Conduct independent, original, and academically significant research
• Benefit from training courses to develop key research skills
• Supervision and support from an advisory panel of academic staff
• Present at talks and seminars to showcase your work
• Enrol in January or October each year

How You Study

Our postgraduate research programmes enable independent specialist study, which is supported by regular supervisions with academic supervisor(s) to ensure that the programme of research is on track and meets the required standards. Supervisions are held monthly for full-time students, and every two months for part-time students.

Research Areas and Topics

The key to success on a postgraduate research programme is to find a research topic that you are passionate about and identify a supervisory team that has expertise in this area. Areas of specialism include:

• Playwriting
• Dramaturgy
• Scenography
• Musical theatre
• Asian performance
• Intermediality
• Historiography
• Practice as research
• Practice-based Research

How You Are Assessed

Students will produce an 80,000 word thesis on a subject agreed with their proposed supervisor(s). Students completing a practice-based PhD will be required to produce a substantial body of performance or creative work and a thesis of between 25,000 - 40,000 words. The thesis is examined by two examiners (one external to the School, one internal) and includes a Viva Voce (oral) examination.

Entry Requirements

• First or upper second class honours degree and a Master's degree.
• International students will also require English Language at IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 6 in each element.

Programme Fees

Our fees vary depending on the course, mode of study, and whether you are a UK or international student. Research students may be required to pay additional fees in addition to cover the cost of specialist resources, equipment and access to any specialist collections that may be required to support their research project.

Funding Your Research

Loans and Studentships are available to support your postgraduate research, from Master's and Doctoral Loans, to research studentship opportunities.

Career Development

A doctoral qualification can be the capstone of academic achievement and often marks the beginning of a career in academia or research. A research programme provides the opportunity to become a true expert in your chosen field, while developing a range of valuable transferable skills that can support your career progression. The University's Doctoral School provides a focal point for Lincoln's community of researchers, where ideas and experiences can be developed and shared across disciplines.

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