Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
Starting September 2026
Application deadline not specified.
Students may want to identify a potential supervisor and contact them to discuss their research proposal before they apply.
Language
English
TOEFL iBT: 90
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Glasgow, United Kingdom
Disciplines
- Liberal Arts
- Drama
Overview
We offer postgraduate research students a wide range of options for independent study, from one-year taught degrees to three-year doctoral programmes.
Features
- In undertaking such a Theatre Studies programme from University of Glasgow, you will be joining a thriving and vibrant postgraduate community.
- We welcome students from a variety of backgrounds, working on areas of specialist interest using methods from the arts, humanities and social sciences, including, where appropriate, research through practice.
Programme Structure
Topics in which we would welcome postgraduate research include:
- Dramaturgical Practices/Playwriting
- Contemporary European/UK Theatre/Performance Practices
- Live Art / Interdisciplinary Arts Practice
- Media & Digital Arts
- Ecology/Environment/Heritage
- History/Historiography
- Queer/Gender Theory
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 90
Other requirements
General requirements
- Our regular standard of admission is at least an Upper Second Class Honours degree (2:1), although candidates will usually also have completed or be undertaking a Masters qualification.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Applies to you, Non-residents): 52,336 AUD / year (≈ 27,720 GBP / year)
- Domestic (Applies to you, Citizens or residents): 9,889 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year)
Living costs
Glasgow, United Kingdom: 1,171-1,911 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Theatre Studies.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
- Care Experienced and Estranged Student Bursary (University of Glasgow) — Grant: 1500 GBP, Deadline: Not specified
- Glasgow Excellence Award (UK) (University of Glasgow) — Grant: 5000 GBP, Deadline: 12 Jul 2027
- Dr Williams's Glasgow Bursary (University of Glasgow) — Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified
- Travel Bursaries (University of Glasgow) — Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme (University of Glasgow) — Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified
- Chemistry Bank (University of Glasgow) — Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified
- College of Arts and Humanities Sanctuary PhD Scholarship (University of Glasgow) — Grant: 5000 GBP, Deadline: 29 May 2027
- Alexander Ogilvie Postgraduate Scholarship in Scottish History (University of Glasgow) — Grant: 1800 GBP, Deadline: 21 Jul 2027
- University of Glasgow CoSE-UGM scholarship (University of Glasgow) — Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified
- Alumni Discount (University of Glasgow) — Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: Anytime
- Scottish Literature Bursaries - School of Critical Studies (University of Glasgow) — Grant: 5000 GBP, Deadline: 06 Jul 2027
- University of Glasgow CoSE-UGM alumni scholarship (University of Glasgow) — Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified
- STEM in Scotland Award (University of Glasgow) — Grant: 10000 GBP, Deadline: Not specified
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program (Independent provider) — Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship (Independent provider) — Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships (Independent provider) — Grant: 3500 USD, Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility (Independent provider) — Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified
- Scholarships for PhD Students (Independent provider) — Grant: 19000 GBP, Deadline: Not specified
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship (Independent provider) — Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: 28 Feb 2027
- Amberscholar Scholarship (Independent provider) — Grant: 6000 USD, Deadline: 31 Jan 2027
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship (Independent provider) — Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 31 Oct 2026
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship (Independent provider) — Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
- Dream Chaser Scholarship (Independent provider) — Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 13 Jan 2027
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids (Independent provider) — Grant: 22500 GBP, Deadline: Not specified
- Scholarship for students with disabilities (Independent provider) — Grant: 3000 USD, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria (Independent provider) — Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship (Independent provider) — Grant: 1500 USD, Deadline: Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme (Independent provider) — Grant: 12000 USD, Deadline: 11 Jan 2027