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Structured PhD Arts Practice

Develop advanced research skills by combining taught modules with a supervised thesis and pathways to study further.

Key information

EU fees per year €5,800
Non-EU fees per year €12,900
NFQ Level NFQ Level 10 Major
Duration Four years
Attendance Full-time
Programme type Research
Award Doctorate

The PhD Arts Practice is a four year, structured PhD programme, designed to meet the needs of professional performing artists who wish to engage in academic and practice-based reflection on their own artistic practice.

The programme involves a combination of taught modules and independent research.

Taught modules take place in Year One of the programme and include an introduction to methods utilised in researching through practice, as well as theoretical modules on practice theory and performance studies.

Self-designed elective modules are available in Years One and Two to develop skills related to research specialisations.

The final submission will include a 40,000 word dissertation and two major performance events.

The PhD Arts Practice is a four year, structured PhD programme, designed to meet the needs of professional performing artists who wish to engage in academic and practice-based reflection on their own artistic practice.

The programme involves a combination of taught modules and independent research.

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