University of Bristol Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] Theatre and Performance Fees, Deadlines, Eligibility Etc.

Bristol, EnglandLocation
UniversitySchool type
Estd1595established year
20570enrollment
Public
Partner [9 Courses]
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Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Theatre and Performance)

4 years
Full Time
On Campus

Field of Study

$28,755 /Yr

£21,300 /Yr

Important Alert

  • Accommodation fees Deposit Deadline For September 2025 Intake - Sep 26, 2025

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$28755 (GBP 21300)

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Living Expenses$18403 (GBP 13632)
Total Cost$18403 (GBP 13632)

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
2023$27135 (GBP 20100)

Important Dates

Fee Deposit Deadlines for September 2025 Intake are tentative and are to be confirmed.

EventApplication Date
Application Deadline For September 2025 Intake Jul 25, 2025
Accommodation fees Deposit Deadline For September 2025 Intake Sep 26, 2025
Tuition Fee Deposit Deadline For September 2025 Intake Oct 24, 2025
Application Deadline For January 2026 Intake Dec 1, 2025
  • The Department of Theatre specializes in early modern and contemporary theatre, dance, performance history, immersive theatre, and audience studies.
  • It has strengths in historical research, digital theatre, and practice-based projects.
  • Students with multidisciplinary research proposals will have a team from various departments.

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Category

Details

School

School of Arts

Course Duration

Up to four years full-time

Academic Requirements

  • Applicants who hold a first class master's degree from a prestigious university will be considered for admission to PhD study.
  • Those without a master's may be considered if they have a first-class undergraduate degree (or international equivalent, 90% or higher).
  • Applicants with non-traditional backgrounds may be considered if they can show relevant experience that prepares them for the course.

Interview

Interviews may form part of the selection process. Interviewees based overseas will normally be interviewed by telephone or Skype, Zoom or Microsoft Teams. 

English Proficiency Score

  • IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.5 in all skills
  • PTE 67 overall with no lower than 67 in all skills
  • TOEFL 88 overall with R22, L21, S23, W22
  • India (CISCE or CBSE) Standard XII/Senior School Certificate Examination- 75% in English
  • India (Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal state boards)- 85% in English

Application Fee

£60

Application Link

https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/research/theatre-and-performance/#how-to-apply

Visa Application Fee

£490

Documents Required

  • Two Academic References: Required
  • Degree certificate(s) and academic transcripts: Required 
  • Personal statement: Required
  • English language certificates/other evidence: Required 
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV): Required 
  • Research Statement: Required 
  • Distance Learning Research Statement: Required 
  • Distance Learning supporting letter: Required 
  • Evidence of your finances
  • Current passport
  • Translations (for documents that are not in English)
  • Visa: Required

Admissions Review

Applicants will be notified by email when a decision has been made and decision letters will be available to view and print by logging into the application. If there is a deadline by which applicants must accept an offer of admission or pay a deposit, this will be stated in the offer letter. 

Admissions Result Deadline

Applicants who receive a conditional offer will be required to submit all final results to meet their offer conditions by 1st August for September intakes and 1st December for January intakes.

Estimated Amount Required to Show

£31,524 amount on the day that you apply for your visa, i.e. the day you must show that you have held the following funds in a suitable bank account every day for a consecutive 28 day period for an academic year. 


Scores Required

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

88 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

67 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

60

Application Fees


Ranking

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Performing Arts 101 out of 150 in Global Ranking
( #8 out of 23 in UK 2025)

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TOP Scholarships

Scholarship nameAward amountEligibility
Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships 2025£19,237Open to both UK and international students applying for PhD programmes starting in 2025.



Comments


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sharvari bhat
Apr 22, 2024 20:17
I am Sharvari Bhat from India. I have finished my bachelor's in pharmacy and masters in pharmacology. Have 4 months of experience in Nivea as a trainee formulator and currently working in Tata memorial cancer research center. Looking forward for the guidance.
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Karan Gupta
Jun 1, 2024 10:36

Hi Sharvati, You can check University of Bristol Admissions for more guidance. Also, You can book an appointment with our counselor on our website for further assistance.


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