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Research areas.

Research in Film at QMUL is organised into four main areas, Film Cultures, Film Philosophy, Film Practice, and Decolonizing Film with the Centre for Film and Ethics as the main research centre. We are always interested in receiving applications from highly qualified prospective PhD students wishing to work with us in these general research areas:

Film Philosophy cluster boasts research not only within two main schools of Western philosophy (continental and analytic) but in Eastern thought as well. Members of the cluster have strengths in ethics, ideology, Marxist and post-Marxist critical thought, phenomenology, film archaeology, non-human and environmental humanities, vegan cinema and permacinema, end of life, finance, icon/icity, religion and film, philosophical exegesis, neurodiversity, gesture, cognitivism, fiction, Daoism, and works of specific philosophers including Agamben, Carroll, Benjamin, and Murdoch. The members include Lucy Bolton, Ashvin Devasundaram, Steven Eastwood, Grazia Ingravalle, Alasdair King, Sasha Litvintseva, Janet Harbord, Anat Pick, Libby Saxton, Mario Slugan, Guy Westwell, and Kiki Tianqi Yu. 

Film Cultures cluster investigates film histories, national cinemas, and various aspects of cinema as an institution. The cluster’s expertise lie in  specific historical periods (early cinema, Classical Hollywood era, the interwar period, post-9/11 cinema), the cultures and industries of national cinemas ( US, British, French, Russian, German, Italian, Yugoslav, Indian and Chinese cinemas), and a range of topics including stars, directors, producers, production companies, independent cinema, archives, production design, representation of war, cinema memory, film festivals, and studios. Lucy Bolton, Ashvin Devasundaram, Sue Harris, Grazia Ingravalle, Annette Kuhn, Mario Slugan, Guy Westwell, and Kiki Tianqi Yu count among the cluster’s members. 

Film Practice in vestigates the formal, ethical, and philosophical processes of moving image production and exhibition, including documentary filmmaking, artists’ moving image, fiction cinema, screenwriting, live art, and performance. Members of the cluster have made award-winning works on the end of life, Syrian refugees and forcibly disappeared, extractive zones, the environment, displaced economies, a transgender Chinese migrant, neurodiversity, measurements, monsters, originality and copying, and the relationship between eater and eaten among others.Steven Eastwood, Yasmin Fedda, Sasha Litvintseva, Athena Mandis,  Daniel Mann, and Kiki Tianqi Yu are the cluster’s core members.

Decolonizing Film research cluster seeks to challenge not only the Global North canons of films, filmmakers, and film scholars but also the very epistemological underpinnings of film studies as a discipline. The cluster does so through work on film restitution, imperial legacies in archives, extraction zones, displacement, urban violence, effects of contemporary imperial warfare on antibiotic resistance, and dewesternizing film history, film analysis, and film theory. Its members are Ashvin Devasundaram, Eugene Doyen, Yasmin Fedda, Grazia Ingravalle, Nikolaus Perneczky, Daniel Mann, Mario Slugan, and Kiki Tianqi Yu.

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Structure of the PhD Programme

The programme is normally a 3-year full time (or 6-year part time) research only PhD programme (i.e., there is no mandatory coursework component and students are expected to immediately start their research). In May of every year of the programme full-time equivalent PhD students are expected to pass an annual progress review.

All students are expected to participate in regular training and research activities organised by the department. Students also have the opportunity to present their ongoing research to the department in a variety of both formal and informal settings, one of which includes the monthly Post Production forum . Students can also take advantage of professional training events offered by the QMUL Academic Development Unit . Our current and recently completed PhD projects: Postgraduate students

Application Procedure

Please check the following sections as you begin working on your application:

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• QMUL’s Research Admission Team:   https://www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/research/contact/ 
• Postgraduate Research Lead in Film: [email protected]

Film Studies

Our teaching draws from a variety of disciplines in UCL and, because of this comprehensive curriculum, we offer modules in cinemas from Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and Latin America.

The Film Studies programme is housed within the Centre for Multidisciplinary and Intercultural Inquiry (CMII ) at the School of European Languages, Culture and Society (SELCS), and draw on interdisciplinary, intercultural, and international thinking to explore the histories and forms of moving image material from across the globe.

We have particular research strengths in cinema history, film theory, and in an exceptionally broad range of national and regional cinemas. Our core faculty utilize a wide array of theoretical approaches to screen media in the classroom and in their research: from film theory and political economy to cultural studies and media infrastructural studies.

• Professor Deborah Martin  -Professor of Latin American Cinema
• Professor Stephen Hart - Documentary-track PhD Programme Director

Professor Lee Grieveson

• Dr Georgia Thomas-Parr

Professor Stella Bruzzi

• Dr Kirsty Sinclair Dootson -  Lecturer in Film and Media
• Dr Tom Cunliffe -  Lecturer (Teaching) in East and South Asian Film and Media and Director of MA Film Studies
• Professor Claire Thomson -  Professor of Cinema History

Professor Claire Thomson

Nordic Media Histories of Propaganda and Persuasion  

Dr Kirsty Sinclair Dootson

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MA Film Studies

We welcome students from all over the world to our taught MA programme in Film Studies taking place in the heart of London. 

MPhil / PhD Film Studies

UCL is home to a thriving research community in film and related media. We supervise projects on a wide range of topics relating to cinema history and theory.

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Course Overview

Our MPhil/PhD programme in Film and Screen Media invites you to submit a proposal for research on the history, development and interaction of film, television and other screen media. 

An MPhil/PhD is an advanced postgraduate research degree that requires original research and the submission of a substantial dissertation. The MPhil thesis is not more than 60,000 words; the PhD thesis is not more than 100,000 words. This programme also welcomes practice-based PhD theses, the requirements for which vary according to the nature of the research and should be discussed with the admissions tutors. Both the MPhil and the PhD are assessed by a viva voce examination.

We  offer an exceptionally stimulating environment where your film and screen media research will flourish in a wider interdisciplinary context. We have critically engaged research clusters working on cultural policy, creative labour, curatorial practice, digital aesthetics, digital politics, essay film, film exhibition, journalism and democracy, media reform, mediated spaces, and television studies. 

Our aim is to offer a programme of seminars, lectures, conferences, workshops and reading groups that not only help you build your research skills, but generate a sense of intellectual community, based on dialogue and mutual support. You will also be offered training sessions at all levels of the College, including at the  Birkbeck Graduate Research School  (BGRS).

At Birkbeck, you are initially registered on an MPhil and you upgrade to a PhD after satisfactory progress in the first year or two. You need to find a suitable academic supervisor at Birkbeck, who can offer the requisite expertise to guide and support you through your research. Find out more about undertaking a research degree at Birkbeck . 

Key information

Film and screen media mphil/phd: 7 years part-time, on campus, starting 2024-25.

• October 2024
• January 2025

Film and Screen Media MPhil/PhD: 4 years full-time, on campus, starting 2024-25

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• This MPhil/PhD in Film and Screen Media is offered as part of a range of competitively awarded PhD studentships funded by support from UK Research and Innovation, charities, government and external partners.
• The award-winning  Birkbeck Cinema  is central to our research culture. The 70-seat cinema is equipped with 35mm and state-of-the-art DCP projection. Our  Birkbeck Institute for the Moving Image  (BIMI) runs a busy, intellectually stimulating programme of events, including conferences, screenings and film-related events of all kinds, including at our cinema.
• You will have the opportunity to participate in and attend the  Essay Film Festival , jointly run by BIMI and the  Institute of Contemporary Arts  (ICA), with free admission to events hosted at Birkbeck. You will also be able to take advantage of practical film-making opportunities offered through the  Derek Jarman Lab .
• The Vasari Research Centre for Art and Technology integrates a wide range of digital culture research at Birkbeck, while making available equipment and systems to students, interns and academics. In addition, the  Birkbeck Interdisciplinary Research in Media and Culture (BIRMAC) provides a unique space for reflective critical inquiry on media and culture, where researchers from different disciplines can gather and participate in a sustained intellectual conversation in a truly interdisciplinary context.
• As well as the Birkbeck Library , you will have access to the nearby Senate House Library , various libraries of the University of London colleges, the British Library , as well as other specialist collections and institutions in central London, including the British Film Institute library.
• Birkbeck was ranked as one of the top four universities in the UK for its Art and Design research in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework. Birkbeck’s research excellence overall was  confirmed in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework  with 83% of our research rated world-leading or internationally excellent.

Entry Requirements

A good degree in film, television, media studies, cultural studies, or other related areas in the social sciences and humanities. Depending on your background and research experience, a BA might be sufficient. Generally we recommend that you apply with a good MA degree.

You will also need to submit a specific indication of research interests with your application, and a 2000-word proposal.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, the requirement for this programme is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 7.0, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests.

If you don't meet the minimum IELTS requirement,  we offer pre-sessional English courses, foundation programmes and language support services  to help you improve your English language skills and get your place at Birkbeck.

Visit the International section of our website to find out more about our  English language entry requirements and relevant requirements by country .

Visa and funding requirements

If you are not from the UK and you do not already have residency here, you may need to apply for a visa.

The visa you apply for varies according to the length of your course:

• Courses of more than six months' duration: Student visa
• Courses of less than six months' duration: Standard Visitor visa

International students who require a Student visa should apply for our full-time courses as these qualify for Student visa sponsorship. If you are living in the UK on a Student visa, you will not be eligible to enrol as a student on Birkbeck's part-time courses (with the exception of some modules).

For full information, read our visa information for international students page .

Please also visit the international section of our website to find out more about relevant visa and funding requirements by country .

Please note students receiving US Federal Aid are only able to apply for in-person, on-campus programmes which will have no elements of online study.

Film and Screen Media MPhil/PhD: 7 years part-time or 4 years full-time, on campus, starting in academic year 2024-25

Academic year 2024–25, starting october 2024, january 2025, april 2025.

Part-time home students: £2,539 per year Full-time home students: £4,786 per year Part-time international students : £7,525 per year Full-time international students: £14,885 per year

Students are charged a tuition fee in each year of their course. Tuition fees for students continuing on their course in following years may be subject to annual inflationary increases. For more information, please see the College Fees Policy .

If you’ve studied at Birkbeck before and successfully completed an award with us, take advantage of our Lifelong Learning Guarantee to gain a discount on the tuition fee of this course.

Fees and finance

PhD students resident in England can apply for government loans of over £26,000 to cover the cost of tuition fees, maintenance and other study-related costs.

Flexible finance: pay your fees in monthly instalments at no extra cost . Enrol early to spread your costs and reduce your monthly payments.

We offer a range of studentships and funding options to support your research.

Discover the financial support available to you to help with your studies at Birkbeck.

International scholarships

We provide a range of scholarships for eligible international students, including our Global Future Scholarship. Discover if you are eligible for a scholarship .

Our research culture

Our research encompasses journalism, film and television, artistic practice and arts management, and digital media, culture and design . Our work is critically engaged, challenging conventional assumptions about the functions and influence of media and culture, scrutinising institutions, organisations and work practices in the creative industries, and rethinking what media can mean and do.

We place particular emphasis on practice-based research, in which ideas and issues are investigated through activities such as creative film-making and digital design. The research of our academic staff is thoroughly interdisciplinary, and incorporates both historical research and contemporary explorations of our rapidly changing media landscapes.

In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework for Art and Design research Birkbeck was ranked 4th nationally with world-leading achievements for environment (90%), impact (67%) and outputs (65%).

We work with a wide range of partners, including the  V&A , the  Institute of Contemporary Arts ,  University of Pittsburgh ,  BFI ,  Science and Media Museum ,  Lux Cinema ,  Tate Britain ,  Media Reform Coalition ,  Action on Armed Violence  and  Electra , and the facilities available to staff and students include the  Vasari Research Centre , the  Birkbeck Cinema , the  Peltz Gallery  and the  Derek Jarman Lab .

Teaching opportunities

As part of our commitment to professional development, you have the opportunity to gain experience in teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. There is also a 10-week lecture series, Teaching in the Arts, which is designed to prepare students for teaching humanities in higher education.

Follow these steps to apply to an MPhil/PhD research degree at Birkbeck:

1. Check that you meet the entry requirements, including English language requirements, as described on this page.

2. Find a potential supervisor for your MPhil/PhD research. You can look at the Find a Supervisor area on this page for an overview, or  search our Experts’ Database  or  browse our staff pages  for more in-depth information. You may also find it helpful to  view the research projects of our current students .

3. Contact the academic member of staff - or the department they teach in - for an informal discussion about your research interests and to establish if they are willing and able to supervise your research. (Please note: finding a potential supervisor does not guarantee admission to the research degree, as this decision is made using your whole application.)  Find out more about the supervisory relationship and how your supervisor will support your research .

4. Draft a research proposal of up to 2000 words (excluding references). This needs to demonstrate your knowledge of the field, the specific research questions you wish to pursue, and how your ideas will lead to the creation of new knowledge and understanding.  Find out more about writing a research proposal .

5. Apply directly to Birkbeck, using the online application link on this page. If your research proposal meets our entry criteria, and we have an appropriate academic to supervise you, we will invite you for an interview, in person or by telephone. All research students are initially registered on an MPhil and then upgrade to a PhD after making sufficient progress.

Find out more about the application process, writing a research proposal and the timeframe .

Application deadlines and interviews

You can apply throughout the year for commencement in October or the following January.

If you wish to apply for funding, you will need to apply by certain deadlines. Consult the websites of relevant bodies for details.

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Finding a supervisor

A critical factor when applying for postgraduate study in film and screen media studies is the correlation between the applicant’s intellectual and research interests and those of one or more potential supervisors.

Find out more about the research interests of our  academic staff and their areas of research. 

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Cambridge offers the opportunity to pursue doctoral study in programme in Film and Screen Studies in a supportive, disciplinary-specific but intellectually heterodox context. Students on the programme join the active and varied film and screen studies research culture at Cambridge and participate in our annual research seminar series.

Opportunities to teach undergraduates are made available to PhD students from their second year onwards. Students also take leading roles in organising research events, including an annual Film and Screen Studies postgraduate conference. Read more about the Centre’s current research students .

“Cambridge Film and Screen offers an exciting, supportive and genuinely interdisciplinary environment in which to undertake doctoral study. In recent years, the Centre has hosted a range of prominent academic speakers, as well as filmmakers such as Michael Haneke, Lucrecia Martel and Gianfranco Rosi. The libraries of the University are very well stocked and many Colleges offer additional funds and resources to facilitate research. Teaching opportunities are also varied, ranging from one-to-one tuition to group supervisions and seminars. “Taking into account a range of factors — the intimacy of College life, the broader research culture, as well as the close proximity to London — Cambridge strikes the perfect balance for a PhD student. Above all else, however, it is the dedication of the faculty that has made my own experience here one of both personal and academic fulfillment.” Jules O’Dwyer – former PhD student at Cambridge Film and Screen

If you would like to discuss a possible research proposal for PhD study, please contact a potential supervisor or the Postgraduate Teaching and Examinations Officer in Film and Screen Studies, Dr Xin Peng on [email protected] .

You should have a developed project in mind before contacting us. At minimum please include an abstract of no fewer than 500 words and an indicative bibliography of approximately 10-20 research sources with your first email.

Please try to avoid sending your proposal to more than one colleague in Cambridge Film and Screen at the same time. If you have already sent your proposal to a colleague, please state this in messages to any other colleagues.

There is detailed course information on the Postgraduate Admissions website .

It is important that you read through the information available on the Postgraduate Admissions Office website before submitting your application, in particular the supporting documentation required and, for non-native speakers, evidence of competence in English .

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Screen Media (Film and TV) PhD

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Mode of study

3 years full-time

6 years part-time

International £21,260

Entry requirements

Research profile

Screen Media at Brunel has established a substantial body of research in a range of topics, including numerous major contributions to the field. Four themes provide strands across which much of this work can be categorized:

• The politics of representation
• National and transnational film and TV
• Documentary practice and theory
• Gothic, horror and fantasy

Areas in which staff have published major work recognized in the field include British, European, Hollywood, American independent, Hong Kong, and Third cinema; horror, comedy, the integration of video practice and theory, Marxism and the media, contemporary British and American television. Some staff are also filmmakers, particularly in documentary, and/or use documentary itself as a form of research. 

Find out about the exciting research we do in this area. Browse profiles of our experts, discover the research groups and their inspirational research activities you too could be part of. We’ve also made available extensive reading materials published by our academics and PhD students.  

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Our researchers create knowledge and advance understanding, and equip versatile doctoral researchers with the confidence to apply what they have learnt for the benefit of society. Find out more about working with the Supervisory Team .

You are welcome to approach your potential supervisor directly to discuss your research interests. Search for expert supervisors for your chosen field of research.

Our supervisors create knowledge and advance understanding, and equip research students with the confidence to apply what they have learnt for the benefit of society. Browse all potential supervisor profiles further here:

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• History of film and television production
• History of trade unionism in the film and television industries
• Post-war Hollywood cinema
• The Western
• Post-war European film

Leon Hunt ([email protected])

• Hong Kong cinema
• Martial arts films
• Transnational cinema
• British TV comedy
• Cult film and TV

Caroline Ruddell ([email protected])

• The Gothic in film and TV
• Fairy tales in film and TV
• Film theory
• Psychoanalysis and film

Daniele Rugo ([email protected])

• Film and philosophy
• European cinema
• Documentary (practice and theory)
• Modern European thought
• World cinema

Mike Wayne ([email protected])

• Marxist media & cultural theory
• Political film
• Latin American film
• British cinema
• Documentary (theory & practice-based research)

Jon Hackett ([email protected])

• Migration and human trafficking in film and media
• Film theory and cultural theory
• Representations of monstrosity in film and popular music
• Masculinity in film and popular music
• Political economy of film and media

While we welcome applications from students with a clear direction for their research, we can also provide you with some ideas. Search for PhD topics for your chosen field of research.

Research journey

Potential research projects areas for PhD students

• Recent and contemporary British, European, Hong Kong, Hollywood and American independent cinema
• World cinemas, art cinema
• Cult film, television and other media
• British and American television
• Science fiction, horror, comedy, the western, crime films
• Documentary, video practice
• Practice-based research
• Relationships between documentary and fiction
• Political cinema, activist media
• Imaging, surveillance, political power and military violence
• Gender, sexuality and the body in film
• Marxist and psychoanalytical approaches to screen media
• Cinematic spectacle, narrative
• New cinema/media technologies
• Avant-garde and experimental cinema
• Ecocriticism and screen media
• Trade unionism in film and TV industries
• The Gothic; fairy tales
• Representations of nationhood and ethnicity in film, games and other media; ideas of national media cultures, local ethnographies of media production and consumption

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Find out about what progress might look like at each stage of study here:  Research degree progress structure.

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Careers and your future.

You will receive tailored careers support during your PhD and for up to three years after you complete your research at Brunel. We encourage you to actively engage in career planning and managing your personal development right from the start of your research, even (or perhaps especially) if you don't yet have a career path in mind. Our careers provision includes online information and advice, one-to-one consultations and a range of events and workshops. The Professional Development Centre runs a varied programme of careers events throughout the academic year. These include industry insight sessions, recruitment fairs, employer pop-ups and skills workshops.

In addition, where available, you may be able to undertake some paid work as we recognise that teaching and learning support duties represent an important professional and career development opportunity.

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Following the completion of the course students may follow several career paths:

• Career path within academia starting as a University Lecturer/Assistant Professor, or researcher
• Various potential career paths, or enhancements to careers, relating to film, TV or other media, depending on area of research, including film/video making

UK entry requirements

The general University entrance requirement for registration for a research degree is normally a First or Upper Second Class Honours degree (1st or 2:1). 

An interview will be required as part of the admissions process and will be conducted by at least two academic staff members remotely via MS Teams, Zoom, or face to face.

Applicants will be required to submit a personal statement  and a research statement. Please contact your proposed supervisor, where possible, to receive feedback and guidance on your research statement before submitting it. Learn how to prepare a research statement  here .   

EU and International entry requirements

If you require a Tier 4 visa to study in the UK, you must prove knowledge of the English language so that we can issue you a Certificate of Acceptance for Study (CAS). To do this, you will need an IELTS for UKVI or Trinity SELT test pass gained from a test centre approved by  UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) and on the Secure English Language Testing (SELT) list . This must have been taken and passed within two years from the date the CAS is made.

English language requirements

• IELTS: 6.5 (min 6 in all areas)
• Pearson: 59 (59 in all subscores)
• BrunELT : 63% (min 58% in all areas)
• TOEFL: 90 (min 20 in all) 

You can find out more about the qualifications we accept on our  English Language Requirements  page.

Should you wish to take a pre-sessional English course to improve your English prior to starting your degree course, you must sit the test at an approved SELT provider for the same reason. We offer our own BrunELT English test and have pre-sessional English language courses for students who do not meet requirements or who wish to improve their English. You can find out more information on English courses and test options through our  Brunel Language Centre .

Please check our Admissions  pages for more information on other factors we use to assess applicants. This information is for guidance only and each application is assessed on a case-by-case basis. Entry requirements are subject to review, and may change.

Fees and funding

2024/5 entry, international.

£21,260 full-time

£10,630 part-time

£4,786 full-time

£2,393 part-time

Fees quoted are per year and are subject to an annual increase.

Some courses incur  additional course related costs . You can also check our  on-campus accommodation costs  for more information on living expenses.

Brunel offers a number of funding options to research students that help cover the cost of their tuition fees, contribute to living expenses or both. Recently the UK Government made available the Doctoral Student Loans of up to £25,000 for UK and EU students and there is some funding available through the Research Councils. Many of our international students benefit from funding provided by their governments or employers. Brunel alumni enjoy tuition fee discounts of 15%.

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PhD Film by Practice

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The University of Exeter College of Humanities is able to offer doctoral studentships to fund doctoral study in Film by Practice, as a joint degree with the London Film School. These doctoral studentships are tenable for up to three years and cover full tuition fees and a maintenance allowance.

This unique and exciting new programme provides students with the best of both worlds - belonging to an internationally recognised University and College with highest quality research, and immersion into the professional world of film creation instruction offered by LFS. This programme is designed for students wishing to take their filmmaking practice beyond an MA and to integrate their technical and practical skills into a more advanced cultural, aesthetic and critical context.

Increasingly, independent film practitioners feel the need not only to develop their skills and thinking beyond the received concepts of mainstream or, indeed, art cinema but also to bring greater critical, aesthetic and theoretical rigour into their practice. A new aesthetic is required if film is to move beyond its present parameters, one that acknowledges the historical imperatives of its culture.

The partnership formed by LFS and the College of Humanities provides a unique combination of strengths in all the areas covered by this PhD. College staff have the critical theoretical experience required to lead the supervision of a research degree, while LFS staff are professionals from within the creative industries with significant expertise in guiding students in filmcraft. More generally, the College and the University offer training in a range of research skills, and students will benefit from being a part of both the research culture of the College and the professionally-based environment of London Film School.

Entry criteria

We invite applications from candidates with a strong academic background and a clear and engaging research proposal which can be developed through available research supervision. Successful applicants will be expected to have considerable experience in filmmaking already, including a professional postgraduate degree in filmmaking and a good first degree (at least 2.1 or international equivalent) in a relevant discipline. If English is not your native language then you will also need to satisfy the English language entry requirements.

Visit the  University of Exeter website  for more information. For all enquiries regarding the course please contact on  [email protected]  or call the main University of Exeter switchboard on +44 (0) 1392 661000. 

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The London School of Film, Media and Design offers a PhD focussed in Film Studies by individual research within the areas of expertise of the School’s teaching staff. Staff can offer supervision in a range of areas including:

• film theory
• film and philosophy
• adaptation from page to screen
• pornography
• genre-based topics
• the work of specific film directors

The School can offer expert supervision by established researchers and hosts a growing community of outstanding doctoral researchers in the field of Film Studies and cognate areas. We can support either a thesis or thesis and practice based PhD in Film Studies.

We are currently seeking applications for PhDs in the following broad areas:

• adaptation studies
• genre studies
• film theory 
• screen studies
• film in gallery and museum contexts
• film and photography
• thinking the image

Find out more about the full range of PhD study  opportunities   in the School of Film, Media and Design.

In addition to the areas listed above current staff have research interests and publications in the following film directors:

• Michelangelo Antonioni
• Catherine Breillat
• Jean-Luc Godard
• Pier Paolo Pasolini
• Jacques Rivette.

See a list of potential PhD supervisors and read about their expertise, in the 'Supervisors' section lower down the page. 

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Why study Film Studies with us?

What our students say…

The staff members that I encountered were warm, welcoming and supportive of my studies. The relatively small size of the University’s postgraduate school created a close family/communal environment for both staff and students. This provided a good support system as I could quickly grow acquainted with the postgraduate team and other Doctoral research candidates.

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The University of West London has been recognised by the Government's Research Excellence Framework (REF) for its exceptional research work.

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The Repository is a digital archive of research output by our academics and research students.

We offer expert supervision  by  established researchers and  host  a growing  community  of outstanding doctoral researchers  in the field of film studies and cognate areas.  We are currently seeking applications for PhDs in the following broad areas:

• Film theory, film and philosophy

Research proposals in other areas of film studies are also welcome.

About PhD study

This course is available for you to study either on a full-time or part-time basis and you have the flexibility to switch should you need to.

A PhD is founded on independent research.  You will undertake a systematic and in-depth exploration of your chosen topic to produce a substantial body of knowledge and make an original and important contribution to the subject area.  

The support provided by your supervisory team will be vital to your student experience and scholarly advancement.  You and your supervisors will have regular one-to-one meetings which will provide you with opportunities to develop your research topic and discuss your progress. 

Our research record

View our  academic journal 'New Vistas'   to see the work of students and academics who are making an impact both locally and globally through their research findings.

Based in the heart of Ealing, west London, you can make use of the excellent transport links to travel to the the capital or further afield - ideal for attending research meetings and networking events.

Got a question?

If you would like guidance or more information about studying for a research degree, you can contact  Professor Garin Dowd . 

To enable you to enhance your professional profile, we support you throughout your research degree by:

• providing research seminars
• organising doctoral events and activities
• facilitating networking and collaboration opportunities
• encouraging and supporting publication and dissemination of your research
• offering opportunities to gain teaching expertise and experience.

We provide structured research training, expert supervision, and an environment where you can discuss your research with other PhD students and researchers.

We run seminars in research methods from the Graduate Centre, as well as an ongoing series of events and activities organised by Schools and Colleges. Specialist help with academic English for students for whom English is not their first language is available.

Our facilities include a fully equipped TV Studio containing a lighting grid with DMX lighting control, green and white screens, Ross Crossover Vision Mixer for live editing and audio and video recorder / playback devices.

Media Resource Centre

Our Media Resource Centre is available to all London School of Film Media and Design students for free. We hold a variety of cameras, lights, sound equipment and recording devices. Students can also loan equipment demonstrated in class.

The Paul Hamlyn Library

The Paul Hamlyn Library provides an extensive range of books, journals and digital resources, PC and Mac workstations and a variety of study spaces. Find out more about what the  Paul Hamlyn Library has to offer .

We contribute to national and international initiatives and promote collaboration and networking opportunities. We also encourage and support you to publish and disseminate your research in academic journals and via presenting papers at conferences.

We run an annual conference for doctoral students, where you are encouraged to present a paper about your research. As well as being an opportunity to discuss your work with other students, the conference is a chance to gain valuable experience in presenting your research and participating in open discussions with academic peers.

You will also find other opportunities such as postgraduate student seminars and forums within your specific subject area.

Once you start a PhD course at UWL, you become part of our research community. You will have access to a postgraduate common room, located at our Ealing campus on St Mary’s Road, where you will meet fellow researchers from other subject disciplines offering scope for collaborations or simply to discuss ideas, allowing you to be part of a vibrant research environment.

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• Requirements: International

The minimum entry requirements for a research degree are:

• a good first degree (First Class or Upper Second Class), or equivalent qualification in a relevant field
• a Masters Degree (MA, MSc, MBA or MRes) with Merit, or equivalent postgraduate or research experience.

We look for students with:

• a passion for their chosen subject.

You will also have a well thought through and persuasive proposal.

• Competence in written and spoken English is a pre-requisite for entrance to this programme. An IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of 6.5 (with no element under 6.0).

Fees & funding

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• Funding: International

The fee above is the cost per year of your course.

If your course runs for two years or more, you will need to pay the fee for each academic year at the start of that year. If your course runs for less than two years, the cost above is for your full course and you will need to pay the full fee upfront.

Government regulation does affect tuition fees and the fees listed for courses starting in the 2025/26 academic year are subject to change.

If no fee is shown above then the fees for this course are not available yet. Please check again later for updates.

Funding your studies

Funding for postgraduate students usually comes from one or more of a range of key sources:

• research councils
• charities and trust funds, including those funded by the UK government
• higher Education institutions
• overseas governments (international students only)
• professional and career development loans
• self-funding (including family funds).

Find out more about funding opportunities. Examples of most of these types of funding are included on the postgraduate studentships website , (with the exception of funding you may be able to obtain from your employer and self-funding).

Bursaries and scholarships

We offer generous bursaries and scholarships to make sure your aspirations are your only limit. See our PhD scholarships , scholarships and bursaries .

For any overseas students, your first port of call should be grant-awarding bodies in your own country (eg The Ministry / Department of Education) and your local (or nearest) office of the British Council.

The British Council manage a small number of international studentship grants in some countries and should be able to tell you what other awards may be available to you - they also produce the Sources of funding for international students guide.

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Professor Garin Dowd

Professor Helen Hester

Dr Jonathon Crewe

Professor Jeremy Strong

Study & career progression

Studying for a PhD enables you to develop an area of specialism that will give you an edge whether you are planning to work in industry or to develop expertise to teach in academia.

During your PhD, you will also be learning transferable core skills that apply to jobs both in and out of academia, including:

• written and oral communication
• research and information management
• public speaking   
• project management
• critical Thinking
• collaboration
• analysis and problem-solving
• conflict resolution
• negotiation.

By the end of your research degree you will be able to articulately apply these skills to enhance your career path.

How to apply

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To apply for one of our research courses, click the green 'apply now' link shown below to complete an online application form. You will need to attach the following documentation to your online application form:

• research proposal outline (5000 words maximum)
• transcript of your highest qualification.

The research proposal outline, or statement of research interests, enables us to assess your suitability for higher degree work including:

• viability of the topic as a research study
• the most appropriate supervisor(s) to be appointed.

Learn more about applying for a PhD.

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The University of Cambridge offers the opportunity to pursue doctoral study in a specifically designated programme in Film and Screen Studies situated in the University's rich interdisciplinary research culture. Students on the programme join the vibrant Centre for Film and Screen and participate in our annual  research seminar series . Opportunities to teach undergraduate film studies courses are made available to PhD students from their second year onwards. Students also take leading roles in organising research events, including an annual postgraduate conference.

In British universities, the PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) is traditionally awarded solely on the basis of a thesis, a substantial piece of writing that reports original research into a closely defined area of enquiry. Completing the PhD thesis is generally expected to take three to four years. It's also possible to take a part-time route, with an expected timeframe of five to seven years.

During their research, students will have the opportunity to work closely with a Supervisor who is a specialist in their research area. In addition to the Supervisor, students will also be able to draw on the help and support of one other lecturer, who will form part of the supervisory team.  

In addition to providing specialist supervision, the Faculty runs a programme of professional training for the benefit of all research students. The programme includes seminars and workshops on giving conference papers, publishing academic work, film-making, and developing teaching skills and specialist linguistics training. The University also runs a central development programme covering a range of topics, from doctoral skills training to language training. Students can also lead small group teaching sessions for Cambridge Colleges if they wish. At the Faculty level, they may also have opportunities to gain experience in language teaching.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the programme, candidates will have acquired excellent skills, experience and knowledge to undertake postdoctoral work (research and teaching) and/or a career in related professions.

For Cambridge students applying to continue from the MPhil by Advanced Study to the PhD, the minimum academic standard is an overall distinction in the MPhil.

For Cambridge students applying to continue from the MPhil by Thesis to PhD, the usual academic requirement is a pass in the MPhil.

All applications are judged on their own merits. Students must demonstrate their suitability to undertake doctoral-level research.

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Film and/or television studies (mphil/phd) (2025 entry).

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6 October 2025

3-4 years full-time; 7 years part-time

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Film and Television Studies

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Find out more about our Film and/or Television Studies MPhil/PhD at Warwick

Join the MPhil/PhD in Film and/or Television Studies in order to conduct innovative, world-leading research. Warwick's Film and Television Studies is home to state-of-the-art facilities and world-renowned experts who will guide you as you carry out your research project.

Course overview

A PhD in Film and/or Television Studies will help you to shape the field of moving image studies, as you develop original research which intervenes in the most exciting and relevant discipline in the Arts and Humanities.

In partnership with your dedicated supervisor or supervisory team, you will be supported on your journey to becoming a fully independent researcher in screen studies. You will be able to take advantage of the unparalleled resources our department has to offer, from global experts in film and television history, theory and criticism, to 35mm film projection and a digital editing suite. You will join a vibrant and international community of scholars, with the opportunity to participate in an exciting programme of research seminars and professional development and training events.

Teaching and learning

Doctoral Studies in Film and Television Studies proceeds through regular meetings between the student and their PhD supervisor or supervisory team, with the additional resource of a designated mentor. Together, you will design and develop your topic and the structure of your thesis, refining your research and writing through a process of drafts and close commentary, constructive critique and discussion. You will also be required to take Research Methods classes in order to deepen your knowledge of existing debates and methodologies in the field. The department also offers teaching opportunities for PhD students from their second-year of study onwards, subject to availability and a formal application process in any given year.

General entry requirements

Minimum requirements.

A good Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.

English language requirements

You can find out more about our English language requirements Link opens in a new window . This course requires the following:

• IELTS overall score of 7.0, minimum component scores of two at 6.0/6.5 and the rest at 7.0 or above.

International qualifications

We welcome applications from students with other internationally recognised qualifications.

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Additional requirements

Anyone interested in applying to our MPhil/PhD programme is advised to first visit the department PhD webpage for further information and contact our Postgraduate Admissions Secretaries at filmandtvadmissions at warwick dot ac dot uk  to ascertain if their intended project can be supervised in this department.

Our research

• Film and Television Aesthetics, History and Theory
• Classical and Contemporary Hollywood Cinema
• European Cinema (especially British, Italian, French and Spanish)
• British and US Television
• Documentary Film and Television
• Silent Cinema
• Feminist Film and Television Theory, History and Criticism
• World Cinema
• Queer Film Cultures
• Film and Philosophy
• Experimental Film and Video
• Film and Television Genre
• Film and Modernity
• Film Technology and Innovation
• Cities and Landscapes in Film and Television
• Critical Studies of the Archive
• Transnational Cinemas
• Screen Ethics

The Department of Film and Television Studies is the home of  The Centre for Television Histories Link opens in a new window . There are often opportunities for graduate students to be involved in associated activities.

You can also read our general University research proposal guidance.

Find a supervisor

Find your supervisor using the link below and discuss with them the area you'd like to research.

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Research proposals

In order to ascertain if a project can be supervised by one of our staff members in Film and Television Studies, we kindly ask prospective applicants to send the following:

• A research proposal of around 2,000 words containing title, research aims and questions, methodology, scope of the project, and an indicative bibliography. Your most updated CV.
• A sample of your best writing on film and/or television (a chapter from your Master’s dissertation, for example).

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Tuition fees are payable for each year of your course at the start of the academic year, or at the start of your course, if later. Academic fees cover the cost of tuition, examinations and registration and some student amenities.

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We carry out an initial fee status assessment based on the information you provide in your application. Students will be classified as Home or Overseas fee status. Your fee status determines tuition fees, and what financial support and scholarships may be available. If you receive an offer, your fee status will be clearly stated alongside the tuition fee information.

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As well as tuition fees and living expenses, some courses may require you to cover the cost of field trips or costs associated with travel abroad.

For departmental specific costs, please see the Modules tab on the course web page for the list of core and optional core modules with hyperlinks to our  Module Catalogue  (please visit the Department’s website if the Module Catalogue hyperlinks are not provided).

Associated costs can be found on the Study tab for each module listed in the Module Catalogue (please note most of the module content applies to 2022/23 year of study). Information about module department specific costs should be considered in conjunction with the more general costs below:

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Scholarships and bursaries

Scholarships and financial support.

Find out about the different funding routes available, including; postgraduate loans, scholarships, fee awards and academic department bursaries.

Living costs

Find out more about the cost of living as a postgraduate student at the University of Warwick.

For UK and International students, the primary funding opportunity is a 3.5-year AHRC-based scholarship, provided through the Midlands4Cities consortium (M4C) .

The AHRC-funded Midlands4Cities (M4C) Link opens in a new window brings together eight leading universities across the Midlands to support the professional and personal development of the next generation of arts and humanities doctoral researchers. M4C is a collaboration between the University of Birmingham, Birmingham City University, University of Warwick, Coventry University, University of Leicester, De Montfort University, Nottingham Trent University and The University of Nottingham.

M4C is awarding up to 70 fully funded doctoral studentships for UK and international applicants for 2024 through the Open Competition and 13 Collaborative Doctoral Awards.

All proposals will be subject to internal approval. For enquiries and information, please contact the PhD admissions officer, Dr Tiago de Luca at mailto:t dot de-luca at warwick dot ac dot uk . For further information about M4C and its partner institutions, including upcoming application writing workshops, please consult the Midlands4Cities website.

International applicants (including EU students) are also eligible for the Warwick Chancellor's International Scholarship . Applicants who hold a People’s Republic of China may also apply for the Warwick China Scholarship Council award.

Film and Television Studies at Warwick

See the world through the lens of film.

The moving image is the most significant art form of the twentieth century. By studying it, you will develop a unique way of understanding the world you live in. You will be exposed to a diverse film and television culture at the forefront of change as our means of viewing evolve. Whether it's a pure passion for the moving image, its stars, genres and history, or academic curiosity that excites you, follow a curriculum that’s as ambitious and innovative as Film and Television Studies are.

From day one, you will be taught by the country’s leading scholars through state-of-the-art lectures, seminars and individual tutorial supervisions. Think, live and breathe the moving image through discussion, reading, writing, blogging, video-essays and screenwriting.

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Our courses

• Applied Screen Studies (PhD)
• Film and Television Studies (MA)
• For Research in Film and Television Studies (MA)
• Film and/or Television Studies (MPhil/PhD)

How to apply

The application process for courses that start in September and October 2025 will open on 2 October 2024.

For research courses that start in September and October 2025 the application deadline for students who require a visa to study in the UK is 2 August 2025. This should allow sufficient time to complete the admissions process and to obtain a visa to study in the UK.

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“The LFF is thrilled to welcome Oscar and BAFTA award-winning sound designer Johnnie Burn for an exceptional opportunity to delve into the art of sound   with filmmaker and producer Charlotte Matheson. With a portfolio of films spanning Jonathan Glazer’s  The Zone of Interest   and  Under the Skin,  Jordan Peele’s  Nope  and many of Yorgos Lanthimos’s projects including  The Lobster  and  Poor Things,  Johnnie will guide the audience through key scenes from his celebrated work and analyse how sound contributes to creating immersive landscapes and enriching the film experience. He will also shine a light on the work of sound professionals and their relationships with directors and heads of departments.”

ANATOMY OF A DEBUT: LAST SWIM    Thursday, October 10 at 3:30pm, Picturehouse Central

“After their success at the Berlinale , the  Last Swim  team will offer a deep dive into the making of the film, its creative genesis and business journey, from assembling the creative team and casting, to raising finance, securing sales representation and eventually arriving to that magic moment where the film eventually meets its audience. Writer-director Sasha Nathwani will be joined by co-writer and executive producer Helen Simmons (co-producer  Hoard ), cinematographer Olan Collardy ( Rye Lane ) and producers Campbell Beaton ( Hot Property ,  Bonus Track  and many commercial and music videos) and Nisha Mullea (videos –  The Heist Not One is Talking About, Save the Children: Still the Most Shocking Second a Day ) in discussion with Mariayah Kaderbhai, head of programs, BAFTA.” 

“Documentary film has long been an important part of the LFF and this year three filmmakers with backgrounds in documentary filmmaking, photography and fine arts will share their creative processes and production journeys in bringing their distinctive non-fiction films to screen. Programmed by the LFF in collaboration with Sheffield DocFest, filmmakers Cécile Embleton for  Mother Vera  and Manon Ouimet and Jacob Perlmutter for  Two Strangers Trying Not to Kill Each Other  will be joined in the discussion by Raul Niño Zambrano, Creative Director, Sheffield DocFest .”

FADE IN. EMERGING WRITERS IN CONVERSATION  supported by WGGB – The Writers’ Union   Friday, October 11 at 3:30pm, Picturehouse Central  

“Bringing new talent into the industry spotlight, six passionate emerging writers from England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland will discuss their journey into screenwriting, their sources of inspiration and their writing process in discussion with producer and consultant Anna Higgs. Having developed their skills in writers’ rooms, talent labs, and screenwriting competitions, they have built up their credits in short films, children shows, theatre and TV drama and they are now stepping into feature films. With references ranging from  Amadeus  to  Ghost in the Shell , the speakers will share their personal themes and obsessions, and how they are sharpening their style. Join us to celebrate the power of storytelling. They are Alys Metcalf, Andrew Wong, Angela Franklyn, Carley Magee, Celia Morgan, and Shannon Welby.”

“How did a black-and-white drama set in Rome in 1946, amid the ruins left by the war, directed by an actress working behind the camera for the first time – Paola Cortellesi’s  There Is Still Tomorrow  – reach the top of Italian box office for 2023, ahead such giants as Barbie and Oppenheimer? And how did an independent first film in the Irish language – Colm Bairéad’s  The Quiet Girl   – become a best international feature film contender at the Academy Awards? Marketing and promotion specialists Mathias Noschis (Founder of Alphapanda, Berlin) and Laura Mirabella (Chief Marketing Officer at Vision Distribution, Rome) will discuss how the films made European cinema history with film and industry programmer Nadia M Oliva.”

SPOTLIGHT CONVERSATION WITH KATIE GOODSON-THOMAS, SEARCHLIGHT PICTURES Tuesday October 15 at 11:45am, Picturehouse Central   

“For over a decade, Katie Goodson-Thomas has overseen a prestigious slate of U.K. and international features at Searchlight Pictures, including  The Banshees of Inisherin, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, Poor Things  and  All of Us Strangers . As head of international production and development for Searchlight’s U.K. operation, she has been supporting both established and new filmmakers, as well as nurturing multiple relationships in the U.K. film industry. Prior to her role at Searchlight, Goodson-Thomas was head of film at Chris Coen’s Unanimous Pictures, having previously worked at companies, including Origin Pictures and Working Title Films, and with some of the U.K.’s best producing and directing talent, including Graham Broadbent, Lynne Ramsay, James Marsh and Danny Boyle.”  The conversation will be moderated by journalist and film festival consultant Wendy Mitchell. 

“Working Title’s contribution to the U.K. film industry locally and internationally is unparalleled,” the LFF highlights. “Co-chaired by Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner Working Title has forged a reputation as a world-leading British production company having created well-loved and critically acclaimed film and TV content for 40 years. With an eye to developing talent, they recently announced with Universal its Global Writers Program, the studio’s first internationally-run talent initiative, and they also co-founded the London Screen Academy, a state-funded sixth-form academy for young people of all backgrounds.”

GOOD STORIES: ORIGINALS, ADAPTATIONS AND REMAKES  , in association with The Hollywood Reporter   Wednesday, October 16 at 11:45am, Picturehouse Central  

The ultimate search for success – finding and acquiring good stories? Across big and smaller screens, the story plays a pivotal role in ensuring the success of the final project. Our panel of experts in film finance, remake rights, film production and writing talent will share their insights in scouting stories and dealing with originals, adaptations and remakes whilst assessing risk on new or pre-existing IP; the part played by data and instinct decision-making; and evaluating potential against different platforms and markets.  Kevin Loader (producer and Co-Founder, Free Range Film), Tolu Stedford (executive producer and CEO, Story Compound), Meg Thomson (EVP Worldwide Content, Globalgate Entertainment) and Alex Walton (Co-Head, WME Independent) will be joined by the discussion chair, Rowan Woods, Creative Director of the Edinburgh TV Festival. 

“With an impressive career spanning over 30 years, Jay Hunt has been championing U.K. talent throughout her whole professional journey. The only person to have been the creative head of BBC1, Channel 4 and Channel 5, she has commissioned such contemporary classics as Slow Horses , Luther ,  Sherlock , Black Mirror , Derry Girls and Gogglebox .  In this exclusive conversation with BAFTA award-winning television presenter, radio personality and journalist, Claudia Winkleman, Jay will talk about her career and its key moments, including working in the public and private sectors and how they can work together.”

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Film by Practice PhD

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Film Studies Film / Video / Television Production

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ABOUT THE AWARD

The University of Exeter College of Humanities is able to offer doctoral studentships to fund doctoral study in Film by Practice, as a joint degree with the London Film School. These doctoral studentships are tenable for up to three years and cover full tuition fees and a maintenance allowance.

This unique and exciting new programme provides students with the best of both worlds - belonging to an internationally recognised University and College with highest quality research, and immersion into the professional world of film creation instruction offered by LFS. This programme is designed for students wishing to take their filmmaking practice beyond an MA and to integrate their technical and practical skills into a more advanced cultural, aesthetic and critical context.

Increasingly, independent film practitioners feel the need not only to develop their skills and thinking beyond the received concepts of mainstream or, indeed, art cinema but also to bring greater critical, aesthetic and theoretical rigour into their practice. A new aesthetic is required if film is to move beyond its present parameters, one that acknowledges the historical imperatives of its culture.

The partnership formed by LFS and the College of Humanities provides a unique combination of strengths in all the areas covered by this PhD. College staff have the critical theoretical experience required to lead the supervision of a research degree, while LFS staff are professionals from within the creative industries with significant expertise in guiding students in filmcraft. More generally, the College and the University offer training in a range of research skills, and students will benefit from being a part of both the research culture of the College and the professionally-based environment of London Film School.

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We invite applications from candidates with a strong academic background and a clear and engaging research proposal which can be developed through available research supervision. Successful applicants will be expected to have considerable experience in filmmaking already, including a professional postgraduate degree in filmmaking and a good first degree (at least 2.1 or international equivalent) in a relevant discipline. If English is not your native language then you will also need to satisfy the English language entry requirements.

Film and Screen Media MA

Birkbeck, university of london, film and screen media (with television) ma, film and screen media (with study abroad) ma, film and screen media mphil/phd, norwich university of the arts.

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