Film and/or Television Studies MPhil/PhD
University of Warwick
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Join the PhD in Film and/or Television Studies in conducting innovative world-leading research.Course OverviewA 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 ...Read more

Join the PhD in Film and/or Television Studies in conducting innovative world-leading research.

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.

Areas for PhD supervision

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 History Heritage and Memory Research and The Screen Rights Film Festival. There are often opportunities for graduate students to be involved in associated activities.

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.

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Evie
21 Nov 24

It’s a very comfortable campus and makes things easy to navigate as it’s all in one place. There’s many places to study outside of just the library and places to eat and drink...Read more

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Joe
25 Oct 24

The department I’m in is incredibly diverse, with world-leading research. The people who make up Film and TV are also incredibly supportive, constantly encouraging you to go..Read more

Entry requirements

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

Tuition fees

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£18,180 per year

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Our tuition fee rate for UK postgraduate research students (Home) will be aligned to the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) fees which have not yet been confirmed for the 2024/25 academic year. The figure we have in the table above is an illustrative estim

£23,070 per year

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Students from EU

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Our tuition fee rate for UK postgraduate research students (Home) will be aligned to the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) fees which have not yet been confirmed for the 2024/25 academic year. The figure we have in the table above is an illustrative estimate only and is subject to change once RCUK agree and publish the UKRI fee rate

£23,070 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

Our tuition fee rate for UK postgraduate research students (Home) will be aligned to the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) fees which have not yet been confirmed for the 2024/25 academic year. The figure we have in the table above is an illustrative estimate only and is subject to change once RCUK agree and publish the UKRI fee rate

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21 Nov 24
Film and Television Studies MA
It’s a very comfortable campus and makes things easy to navigate as it’s all in one place. There’s many places to study outside of just the library and places to eat and drink....
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Joe
25 Oct 24
Film and/or Television Studies MPhil/PhD
The department I’m in is incredibly diverse, with world-leading research. The people who make up Film and TV are also incredibly supportive, constantly encouraging you to go...
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University of Warwick Coventry Coventry CV4 7AL United Kingdom
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