Third cycle

A postgraduate programme has been introduced at the Department of Performing Arts and Film (DDK) since 2016 as part of a pilot project to establish the third cycle unique to universities of the arts. The programme divides into two parts: a fellowship programme for work on an artistic development project and a joint doctoral programme with the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz, as part of which students can take a Doctor of Arts. Students must have achieved an above-average grade in a Master’s degree in the performing arts or in film, demonstrate experience of independent artistic work and successfully complete the relevant application procedure in order to be accepted onto either part. Regular discussions are held between participants in both parts of the programme as part of the DDK’s Junior Research Group.

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  • Doctoral programme in partnership with the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz From 2016, there will be an opportunity to study for a doctorate in theatre as part of a joint programme with the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz (KUG) at the Doctoral School for theDoctor of Arts. Candidates will be supported by one artistic and one academic mentor from ZHdK and/or KUG as well as by two external mentors. The corresponding educational programme will be held in Graz and Zurich. Candidates automatically join the Junior Research Group at the DDK, where they can put on joint events with participants on the fellowship programme.

  • Programme Manager:
    Ilse van Rijn​​​​​​​

    Research Associate:
    Anna Wohlgemuth