Acting MPhil/PhD including Practice-Based in the Arts/PhD by Published works
- Level
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Duration
- MPhil: Full time 12 months - 3 years, Part time 30 months - 5 years PhD: Full time 2 years - 4 years, Part time 3 years - 6 years PhD by Published Works: 1 - 2 years
- Mode
- Part-time
- Subject
- Drama and Cinematics
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Next intake
- OCT 2026
Overview
If you have a degree in Acting or a related field, our Acting MPhil, PhD, or PhD by Published Works study is a fantastic way to broaden your knowledge and research abilities. A successful defence of the final thesis will provide the researcher the highest accreditation that any UK institution can bestow, as well as a good opportunity to advance into senior managerial positions within the sector. Learn more about the Art and Design Research Centre and the Centre for Cultural and Literary Studies. The deadline for applications for the next October admission is August 1, and the deadline for the next March intake is December 11.
Entry requirements
| Degree | 2:1 · Subjects: related subject · or above |
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English language requirements
| IELTS | 7.0 overall, no part below 6.5 |
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Students whose first language is not English require the following: an overall IELTS score of 7.0 with 6.5 minimum in the writing component, all other components must be at 6.5 or higher, issued withi
Fees
International students: £16,850
International: £16,850
Start dates
October 2026 / March 2026
Application deadline
No fixed deadline — apply as early as possible. Applications close when the course is full.
Campus
- Waterside Campus, Northampton, United Kingdom