PhD in Film Studies with Audio-Visual in Birmingham United Kingdom | University of Birmingham

Our PhD in Film Studies with Audio-Visual Components allows you to contribute original research to the field through both cinematic production and academic writing.

As a research student in the Department of Film and Creative Writing, you'll have access to faculty expertise across both disciplines, creating unique possibilities to explore connections between visual storytelling and written expression.

Throughout your studies, you'll collaborate with academic advisors and technical specialists to produce a 60-minute documentary film alongside a 30,000-word written dissertation. This dual approach equips you with valuable skills for diverse career paths in film production, academic research, and related fields.

For comparison, you might consider our traditional Film Studies PhD program which requires an 80,000-word dissertation without the film production component. Since this is a practice-based research degree, developing a clear, consistent and ethically responsible audio-visual research methodology is essential - we encourage you to carefully consider this when drafting your research proposal for potential supervisors before applying.