St. Andrews,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Film Studies in St Andrews United Kingdom | University of St Andrews
University of St Andrews
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St Andrews United Kingdom
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
20,940
(c. USD27,908.41)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Film Studies Department runs a dynamic and extensive research initiative exploring worldwide cinema traditions, with faculty specialists covering everything from silent films to modern digital platforms, women's filmmaking to motion picture advocacy. Students benefit from cutting-edge resources such as customized lecture and viewing spaces, advanced 3D projection technology, VR equipment, and an archive containing more than 9,000 multimedia works. The Department also supports one of the UK's largest doctoral programs in Film Studies, with about 15 candidates pursuing diverse research projects from across five continents.
The doctoral program provides three years of guided research on an individual project, leading to a final dissertation. Students may opt for a fourth continuation year with academic support if required.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Once an informal supervisory arrangement has been reached with a staff member(s), it's time for the formal application. You will need to submit:
a detailed research proposal (1,000 words)
a CV
a scholarly writing sample (generally an essay from previous coursework on a relevant topic)
evidence of qualifications (transcripts)
letters of reference
evidence of English proficiency where required.
IELTS - Minimum overall score 6.5 with minimum component scores (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) to be 6.0.
TOEFL iBT - Minimum overall score 79 with minimum component scores (Listening-12, Reading-13, Writin-21, Speaking- 18)
a detailed research proposal (1,000 words)
a CV
a scholarly writing sample (generally an essay from previous coursework on a relevant topic)
evidence of qualifications (transcripts)
letters of reference
evidence of English proficiency where required.
IELTS - Minimum overall score 6.5 with minimum component scores (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) to be 6.0.
TOEFL iBT - Minimum overall score 79 with minimum component scores (Listening-12, Reading-13, Writin-21, Speaking- 18)
Tuition
GBP
20,940