Immerse yourself in the world of Shakespeare in his beautiful hometown, Stratford-upon-Avon. We want to bring future directors, actors, writers, arts administrators, teachers and academics to Stratford.
By studying at our dedicated Shakespeare Institute research centre, you’ll learn from leading Shakespeare scholars and join a community of staff and students who share your love of Shakespeare.
Discover innovative campus and online postgraduate degrees bringing Shakespeare to life. You'll also benefit from our exciting collaboration with the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) and learn from expert RSC artists and practitioners in modules, workshops and projects covering topics like directing, playwriting, lighting and design.
Our vibrant community of doctoral researchers explore Shakespeare from a range of different perspectives, with the support and encouragement of the Institute's world renowned academic staff.
Postgraduate scholarships available
The 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.
Learn more about our scholarships
[Lead image: Measure for Measure, 2019, Royal Shakespeare Company. Photo by Helen Maybanks © RSC.]