Top Doctorate in Performing Arts Colleges & Universities in UK in 2026

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#101/150 QS Ranking 2025(Performing Arts) Check Other Rankings	University of Bristol, Bristol 9.3(Based on 17 User Reviews)England, UK12%Acceptance Rate	Ph.D Theatre and Performance Course duration: 4 years Exams Accepted: IELTS6.5PTE67 Programs	Tuition: (£21,900/Yr)$29.1K/Yr Living: (£9,720/Yr)$12.9K/Yr Check Admission Requirements
#51/150 QS Ranking 2025(Performing Arts) Check Other Rankings	University of Birmingham, Birmingham 7.7(Based on 28 User Reviews)England, UK13%Acceptance Rate	Ph.D Drama and Theatre Studies Course duration: 3 years Exams Accepted: GRE298TOEFL80PTE60 View 1 Other Program	Tuition: (£21,840/Yr)$29K/Yr Living: (£8,694/Yr)$11.6K/Yr Check Admission Requirements
#51/150 QS Ranking 2025(Performing Arts) Check Other Rankings	Queen Mary, University of London, London 7.3(Based on 25 User Reviews)England, UK44%Acceptance Rate	Ph.D Drama Course duration: 4 years Exams Accepted: TOEFL100PTE68 Programs	Tuition: (£32,366/Yr)$43K/Yr Living: (£6,571/Yr)$8.7K/Yr Check Admission Requirements
#51/150 QS Ranking 2025(Performing Arts) Check Other Rankings	University of York, York 5.7(Based on 12 User Reviews)England, UK79%Acceptance Rate	Ph.D Theatre, Film, Television and Interactive Media Course duration: 3 years Exams Accepted: TOEFL87PTE61 View 1 Other Program	Tuition: (£23,900/Yr)$31.8K/Yr Living: (£7,657/Yr)$10.2K/Yr Check Admission Requirements
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#187/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts) Check Other Rankings	Cardiff University, Cardiff 9.7(Based on 22 User Reviews)Wales, UK20%Acceptance Rate	Ph.D Performance Course duration: 3 years Exams Accepted: IELTS6.5PTE69 Programs	Tuition: (£26,700/Yr)$35.5K/Yr Living: (£8,670/Yr)$11.5K/Yr Check Admission Requirements
#101/150 QS Ranking 2025(Performing Arts) Check Other Rankings	University of Kent, Canterbury 8.7(Based on 6 User Reviews)England, UK39%Acceptance Rate	Ph.D Drama By Research Course duration: 3 years Exams Accepted: IELTS6PTE68 Programs	Tuition: (£19,300/Yr)$25.7K/Yr Living: (£18,624/Yr)$24.8K/Yr Check Admission Requirements
#301/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts) Check Other Rankings	University of Essex, Colchester 9.7(Based on 8 User Reviews)England, UK74%Acceptance Rate	Ph.D Theatre Studies - Playwriting Course duration: 3 years Exams Accepted: IELTS6PTE58 View 1 Other Program	Tuition: (£18,773/Yr)$25K/Yr Living: (£2,100/Yr)$2.8K/Yr Check Admission Requirements
#401/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts) Check Other Rankings	Bangor University, Bangor 9.3(Based on 4 User Reviews)Wales, UK41%Acceptance Rate	Ph.D Professional Writing, (Film, Drama etc.) Course duration: 3 years Exams Accepted: IELTS6.5 Programs	Tuition: (£17,500/Yr)$23.3K/Yr Living: (£14,904/Yr)$19.8K/Yr Check Admission Requirements
#501/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts) Check Other Rankings	Aberystwyth University, Aberystwyth Wales, UK94%Acceptance Rate	Ph.D Theatre, Film and Television Studies Course duration: 3 years Exams Accepted: IELTS7 Programs	Tuition: (£17,200/Yr)$22.9K/Yr Living: (£8,288/Yr)$11K/Yr Check Admission Requirements
#401/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts) Check Other Rankings	University of Lincoln, Lincoln 8.3(Based on 1 User Reviews)England, UK70%Acceptance Rate	Ph.D Performing Arts Research Opportunities Course duration: 3 years Exams Accepted: IELTS6.5PTE70 Programs	Tuition: (£18,900/Yr)$25.1K/Yr Check Admission Requirements

#301/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts) Check Other Rankings	Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge 7.2(Based on 2 User Reviews)England, UK52%Acceptance Rate	Ph.D Theatre, Drama and Performance Course duration: 3 years Exams Accepted: Duolingo120IELTS6.5PTE61 View 1 Other Program	Tuition: (£16,700/Yr)$22.2K/Yr Living: (£6,871/Yr)$9.1K/Yr Check Admission Requirements
--	University for the Creative Arts, Farnham 5.7(Based on 1 User Reviews)England, UK40%Acceptance Rate	Ph.D Film, Media, Music and Performance. Course duration: 3 years Exams Accepted: IELTS7 Programs	Tuition: (£17,500/Yr)$23.3K/Yr Living: (£10,410/Yr)$13.8K/Yr Check Admission Requirements