Postgraduate study

Choosing the right course and university for you is an extremely important decision. Here at The Shakespeare Institute you will be taught in an international environment by academic staff working at the forefront of their subjects.

 The School of English, Drama and American & Canadian Studies offers a wide range of postgraduate programmes. Visit the EDACS website for details. All of our postgraduate students become part of the College of Arts and Law Graduate School. Visit the website to find out more about its vibrant research community and top class facilities, as well as funding and scholarship opportunities.

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Shakespeare Studies MA

This programme, delivered by the Shakespeare Institute, offers an unrivalled opportunity for the study of Shakespeare at graduate level. It develops a critical but appreciative understanding of Shakespeare’s contribution to literary [more...]

Shakespeare and Education MA/Diploma/Distance learning

The Shakespeare Institute's MA in Shakespeare and Education is a unique, modular programme that is particularly appropriate for practicing teachers, offering the opportunity to enhance expertise in different aspects of Shakespeare’s [more...]

Shakespeare, Stratford-upon-Avon and the Cultural History of Renaissance England MA

This exciting interdisciplinary MA invites you to understand Shakespeare's works in the context of the society for which and within which he was writing. The programme is taught at the Shakespeare Institute and the Department of [more...]

Shakespeare and Theatre MA/Diploma/Distance learning

This is an innovative Shakespeare Institute programme that focuses on how Shakespeare's plays work in performance. It encourages a historical approach to interpretation and styles of presentation and it promotes the value of close [more...]

Shakespeare Studies PhD/PhD by Distance Learning/MLitt/MA by Research

Students can pursue research under supervision for the degrees of MA by Research, MLitt and PhD at the Shakespeare Institute in Stratford-upon-Avon. Situated within walking distance of Shakespeare’s birthplace, school and grave, and [more...]

Shakespeare Studies PhD with Integrated Study

This innovative programme, delivered by the Shakespeare Institute, combines taught coursework with a full-length doctoral thesis. It allows students to combine a broad foundation in Shakespeare studies and its research methods through taught [more...]