Top 2
We’re consistently one of the top UK universities targeted by leading graduate employers
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Postgraduate study in Drama and Theatre Studies
Release your creativity at one of the UK’s leading centres for postgraduate study in theatre and performance. Choose from our theory-based Drama and Theatre Studies programme or our innovative practice-based programme.
Whichever type of research you choose, you'll be supervised by leading expects in your chosen field.
Our expertise covers areas such as contemporary performance and theatre historiography. We conduct research using various methodologies including archival research, performance criticism and practice-as-research.
You'll also from our extensive resources and established links with world-class theatres in Birmingham and beyond.
Why study a postgraduate Drama degree at Birmingham?
- Top 5
for Drama in the UK
Guardian University Guide 2026
- Top 100
Performing Arts department in the world
(QS World University Rankings 2025)
Postgraduate scholarships available
Learn more about our scholarshipsThe College of Arts and Law is offering a range of scholarships for our postgraduate taught and research programmes to ensure that the very best talent is nurtured and supported.
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