Course Overview

The Professional Doctorate in Performing Arts (DPA) is practice-based and industry-facing, attracting mid-career performance practitioners whether that be directing, acting, dance, choreography, sound or lighting design, or performance-academics. The DFA aligns with the institutional vision to bridge the divide between industry and academia. Practice is put at the center of doctoral study, fed by research into contemporary performance and theory, and professional performance. The DPA also serves as Professional Development for academics teaching in drama training or conservatoire as well as qualified UEL staff who wish to develop their performance practice and critical analysis, and to enrich their teaching. The DPA is all credits at D-level (8) which is essential both to accurately reflect the level of study being undertaken and to ensure that students are eligible for new government postgraduate loans.

General Eligibility

MA in Performance or related discipline, and creative and professional practice and excellent knowledge of performance OR an established creative and professional practice.

Part Time Work Details

Language Requirement

• Overall IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and speaking, and 5.5 in listening and reading(or recognized equivalent)