Doctoral programme in performing arts: Doctor of Arts (Arts and Design, Dance, or Theatre and Drama) (4 yr)
University of the Arts Helsinki · Helsinki, Finland
About the programme
Why study here? The Theatre Academy awards Doctor of Arts (Theatre and Drama), Doctor of Arts (Dance) and Doctor of Arts (Art and Design) degrees. Our doctoral candidates are called doctoral researchers, and they have a home base in the Doctoral Programme in Performing Arts.
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Key facts
- Degree
- Doctorate
- Institution
- University of the Arts Helsinki (University)
- Location
- Helsinki
- Language of instruction
- Finnish
- Standard duration
- 4 years
- Study mode
- Full-time
About Theatre, Dance & Performing Arts
Acting, dance, musical theatre, stage directing and performance.
Where it leads
Actor · Dancer · Stage director · Choreographer · Drama teacher
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