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2 Acting PhD Degree Programs in North America


Cornell University
Performing and Media Arts, Ph.D.
- Ithaca, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Ph.D. program in Performing and Media Arts focuses on developing advanced knowledge and skills within the fields of performance studies, media, and related interdisciplinary areas. Students are en...


University of California Davis (UC Davis)
Performance Studies, PhD
- Davis, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The PhD program in Performance Studies is designed for students interested in deepening their understanding of performance as a cultural, social, and artistic practice. It combines rigorous research w...
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Learn more about Acting PhD degree programs in North America
As a field of study, acting looks at the physical and mental components of this unique artform. This study aims to prepare a student as an actor, whether for stage, screen or voicing cartoons and video games.
From indigenous civilizations to modern day empires, North America has plenty of hands-on educational opportunities to offer scholars. Filled with a range of distinct cultures, students can educate themselves in well-rounded way.
Requirements for the PhD program often involve the student having already obtained a Master’s degree. Additionally, a thesis or dissertation primarily consisting of original academic research must be submitted. In some countries, this work may even need to be defended in front of a panel.