Program Overview

Drama

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.

Entry Requirements

• The minimum academic requirement for admission to a research degree programme is normally an Upper Second Class Honours degree from a UK or ROI HE provider, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University.
• Further information can be obtained by contacting the School of Arts, English and Languages.

International Students

• For information on international qualification equivalents, please check the specific information for your country.
• Evidence of an IELTS* score of 6.5, with not less than 5.5 in any component, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University is required.
• *Taken within the last 2 years.

Tuition Fees

• Northern Ireland (NI) | £5,006
• Republic of Ireland (ROI) | £5,006
• England, Scotland or Wales (GB) | £5,006
• EU Other | £20,500
• International | £20,500

Additional Course Costs

• There are no specific additional course costs associated with this programme.
• Depending on the programme of study, there may also be other extra costs which are not covered by tuition fees, which students will need to consider when planning their studies.
• Students can borrow books and access online learning resources from any Queen's library.
• If students wish to purchase recommended texts, rather than borrow them from the University Library, prices per text can range from £30 to £100.
• Students should also budget between £30 to £100 per year for photocopying, memory sticks and printing charges.
• Students may wish to consider purchasing an electronic device; costs will vary depending on the specification of the model chosen.
• There are also additional charges for graduation ceremonies, and library fines.
• In undertaking a research project students may incur costs associated with transport and/or materials, and there will also be additional costs for printing and binding the thesis.

Bench Fees

• Some research programmes incur an additional annual charge on top of the tuition fees, often referred to as a bench fee.
• Bench fees are charged when a programme (or a specific project) incurs extra costs such as those involved with specialist laboratory or field work.
• If you are required to pay bench fees they will be detailed on your offer letter.
• If you have any questions about Bench Fees these should be raised with your School at the application stage.

Funding and Scholarships

• PhD Opportunities
• Funded Doctoral Training Programmes
• PhD loans
• International Scholarships

How to Apply

• Apply using our online Postgraduate Applications Portal and follow the step-by-step instructions on how to apply.
• If you're interested in a particular project, we suggest you contact the relevant academic before you apply, to introduce yourself and ask questions.
• To find a potential supervisor aligned with your area of interest, or if you are unsure of who to contact, look through the staff profiles linked here.
• You might be asked to provide a short outline of your proposal to help us identify potential supervisors.