Top PHD in Performing Arts Colleges & Universities in UK in 2026 - Fees, Rankings & Eligibility
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#101/150 QS Ranking 2025(Performing Arts)

University of Bristol, Bristol

7.3(Based on 18 User Reviews)England, UK12%q8kmCZ
Ph.D Theatre and Performance
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5PTE67
+DmLct
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(£21,900/Yr)$29.1K/Yr
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(£9,720/Yr)$12.9K/Yr
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#51/150 QS Ranking 2025(Performing Arts)

University of Birmingham, Birmingham

7.7(Based on 28 User Reviews)England, UK13%q8kmCZ
Ph.D Drama and Theatre Studies
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
GRE298TOEFL80PTE60
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(£21,840/Yr)$29K/Yr
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(£8,694/Yr)$11.6K/Yr
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#51/150 QS Ranking 2025(Performing Arts)

Queen Mary, University of London, London

9.0(Based on 26 User Reviews)England, UK44%q8kmCZ
Ph.D Drama
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL100PTE68
+DmLct
J9uNHw:  
(£32,366/Yr)$43K/Yr
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(£6,571/Yr)$8.7K/Yr
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#187/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

Cardiff University, Cardiff

9.7(Based on 22 User Reviews)Wales, UK20%q8kmCZ
Ph.D Performance
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5PTE69
+DmLct
J9uNHw:  
(£26,700/Yr)$35.5K/Yr
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(£8,670/Yr)$11.5K/Yr
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#51/150 QS Ranking 2025(Performing Arts)

University of York, York

5.7(Based on 12 User Reviews)England, UK79%q8kmCZ
Ph.D Theatre, Film, Television and Interactive Media
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL87PTE61
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J9uNHw:  
(£23,900/Yr)$31.8K/Yr
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(£7,657/Yr)$10.2K/Yr
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#101/150 QS Ranking 2025(Performing Arts)

University of Kent, Canterbury

6.7(Based on 7 User Reviews)England, UK39%q8kmCZ
Ph.D Drama By Research
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6PTE68
+DmLct
J9uNHw:  
(£19,300/Yr)$25.7K/Yr
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(£18,624/Yr)$24.8K/Yr
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#301/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

University of Essex, Colchester

10.0(Based on 9 User Reviews)England, UK74%q8kmCZ
Ph.D Theatre Studies - Playwriting
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6PTE58
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J9uNHw:  
(£18,773/Yr)$25K/Yr
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(£2,100/Yr)$2.8K/Yr
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#501/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

Aberystwyth University, Aberystwyth

Wales, UK94%q8kmCZ
Ph.D Theatre, Film and Television Studies
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS7
+DmLct
J9uNHw:  
(£17,200/Yr)$22.9K/Yr
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(£8,288/Yr)$11K/Yr
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#401/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

University of Lincoln, Lincoln

8.3(Based on 1 User Reviews)England, UK70%q8kmCZ
PhD Performing Arts Research Opportunities
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5PTE70
+DmLct
J9uNHw:  
(£18,900/Yr)$25.1K/Yr
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#401/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

Bangor University, Bangor

9.3(Based on 4 User Reviews)Wales, UK41%q8kmCZ
Ph.D Professional Writing, (Film, Drama etc.)
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5
+DmLct
J9uNHw:  
(£17,500/Yr)$23.3K/Yr
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(£14,904/Yr)$19.8K/Yr
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#301/1502 THE Ranking 2023(Performing Arts)

Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge

7.2(Based on 2 User Reviews)England, UK52%q8kmCZ
Ph.D Theatre, Drama and Performance
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo120IELTS6.5PTE61
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J9uNHw:  
(£17,100/Yr)$22.7K/Yr
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(£6,871/Yr)$9.1K/Yr
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University for the Creative Arts, Farnham

5.0(Based on 3 User Reviews)England, UK40%q8kmCZ
Ph.D Film, Media, Music and Performance.
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS7
+DmLct
J9uNHw:  
(£17,500/Yr)$23.3K/Yr
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(£10,410/Yr)$13.8K/Yr
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