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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Shakespeare Studies

University of Birmingham
Stratford-upon-Avon, England
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3 yearsDuration
£23,390Per Year (Intl)
£5,181Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in languages and area studies with the PhD Shakespeare Studies at University of Birmingham. Based in Stratford-upon-Avon, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Conduct your research at The Shakespeare Institute, our leading centre for Shakespeare studies. You'll join a community of scholars in Shakespeare’s hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon and access the most comprehensive Shakespeare studies collection in the UK. Benefit from our unique resources including dedicated Shakespeare library facilities and weekly seminars sharing the latest research. Enhance your research through our collaboration with the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC). A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Shakespearean Textual Criticism
Shakespeare and his Contemporaries
Performance and Interpretation on Stage
Archival Research Methods and Practice
Shakespeare in Early Modern Context
Critical Theories in Shakespeare Studies
Research Seminar and Thesis Development
Shakespeare and the Theatre Industry
Academic Year:2025-26 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic67

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£23,390

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£70,170

Home Student Fee

£5,181

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
95%Professional Jobs
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About University of Birmingham

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