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India Scholarship – Postgraduate
Lancaster University · Postgraduate
£10,000scholarship value
- For India students
- For postgraduate study
- Open to your course
3 yearsDuration
£20,950Per Year (Intl)
£27,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in creative arts and design with the PhD Theatre Studies at Lancaster University. Based in Lancaster, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. Your PhD at Lancaster could focus on one of a wide range of topics within Theatre Studies or on a subject that crosses different disciplines. As a PhD student you will normally be supervised by a team of two supervisors who will ensure that you receive focused critical feedback and encouragement throughout the programme. In some cases the second supervisor will be based in a different discipline within the Lancaster Institute for the Contemporary Arts (LICA), or a different department within the university in order to ensure that you have the most appropriate supervisory team for your chose... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 79% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Advanced Theatre Theory and Criticism
Research Methods in Performance Studies
Practice-Based Research Methodologies
Interdisciplinary Performance Contexts
Critical Analysis of Contemporary Theatre
Doctoral Seminar and Research Development
Specialist Topics in Theatre Practice
Thesis Writing and Academic Dissemination
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | 2:1 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 58 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£20,950
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£62,850
Home Student Fee
£5,006
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Lancaster University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £25,000 | £27,000 | £30,000 |
| 3 years | £15,000 | £21,500 | £25,000 |
| 5 years | £21,500 | £27,000 | £32,500 |
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-02-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
75%Working
4%Studying
9%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
52%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data
Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-02-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
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About Lancaster University
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