Doctor of Philosophy - Drama by Research

With access to specialist supervision, excellent resources including unique archives, and a vibrant research community which welcomes everyone from ‘Fresher to Professor’, students' time at Kent will be enjoyable and stimulating.

A PhD by Research in Drama will enable students to conduct original research under the guidance of a team of supervisors. Kent welcomes enquiries on any topic.

At Kent,, students will have a minimum of two supervisors who will support and guide students through their academic and professional development. Students will meet regularly with their supervisor(s) who will not only guide students' research but will also help them to identify areas where they may require further training or support. A series of reviews will take place throughout the duration of studies in order to ensure that students' research stays on track and that they have all the necessary support and resources required to successfully complete it. The final thesis will be up to 100,000 words in length and will be examined through a viva.

Current PhDs reflect diversity, with topics including actor training, autism, East Asian comedy, community theatre, Absurdism, live art, Shakespeare, translation and adaptation, Greek theatre, Grotowski, stand-up, eighteenth-century acting, neurodivergent performance, and accessibility.