Southampton,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD Film Research Programme in Southampton United Kingdom | University of Southampton
University of Southampton
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Southampton United Kingdom
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
19,200
(c. USD25,617.6)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Exploring cinema and audiovisual culture offers an endlessly captivating journey that reveals profound understanding of humanity, thought processes, and societal evolution throughout the past 125 years. Our PhD Film Research Programme enables scholars to deeply engage with film's artistic, industrial, and cultural dimensions. Candidates join a vibrant research community, collaborating closely with passionate experts across diverse specializations. This dynamic environment is enriched by regular events including guest lectures, workshops, and our annual conference, all organized by the Centre for International Film Research (CIFR).
Our welcoming department fosters regular interaction between PhD candidates, faculty, and peers. With guidance from distinguished scholars possessing extensive teaching and research experience, students receive comprehensive support toward successful thesis completion. Each candidate benefits from personalized supervision, including customized skills development. Our internationally recognized faculty offer supervision across an exceptional variety of topics, accommodating empirical, theoretical, or practice-based research approaches.
We actively promote participation in contemporary Film Studies discourse and early professional development. Opportunities include conference presentations, academic publishing, or teaching involvement. Our program boasts an impressive track record of student publications during and after their studies, with graduates pursuing careers in academia, writing, or various film industry roles.
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Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Academic entry requirements: First or upper second-class honours degree and normally Masters at Merit * level, or an equivalent standard in other qualifications approved by the University in an arts-related subject.
(* Merit 60%-69%, Distinction 70%+)
Previous study of Film at undergraduate level is useful but not essential.
Equivalent Qualifications: We will also consider candidates who do not have a Masters degree if they can demonstrate, outstanding undergraduate performance including evidence of preparedness for research (e.g. first class honours and 75% or more in the dissertation in a relevant subject), or other appropriate qualifications.
English language entry requirements: IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.5 in all components, or an equivalent standard in other qualifications approved by the University. TOEFL iB (Test of English as a Foreign Language) - 92
(* Merit 60%-69%, Distinction 70%+)
Previous study of Film at undergraduate level is useful but not essential.
Equivalent Qualifications: We will also consider candidates who do not have a Masters degree if they can demonstrate, outstanding undergraduate performance including evidence of preparedness for research (e.g. first class honours and 75% or more in the dissertation in a relevant subject), or other appropriate qualifications.
English language entry requirements: IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.5 in all components, or an equivalent standard in other qualifications approved by the University. TOEFL iB (Test of English as a Foreign Language) - 92
Tuition
GBP
19,200