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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Avenue Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
2 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Avenue Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
2 years
Select a an exam type
Our research at Southampton links national and global identities in cinema and television. We study historical approaches to cinema industries and audiences, along with the theory behind audio-visual aesthetics and their relationship with audiences.
You can explore a range of different research interests, with activities including national and international collaborative projects, major conferences and world-renowned publications.
Most of our staff are active researchers with a strong profile of critically acclaimed research publications. We see teaching and research as closely related and aim to offer our students first-hand access to recent discoveries, new ideas, and current debates in film.
In addition to more traditional research areas, we have expanded our focus to include: speaking, hosting and judging at film festivals DVD commentaries legal consultancies live music performances to films writing blogs appearing as experts on television documentaries Main areas of research.
Our researchers generally focus on one of these areas: National, transnational and global identities in cinema and television Historical approaches to cinema industries and audiences Film theory and audiovisual aesthetics.
Assessment methods (Outcome qualification level)
Progression reviews at fixed points during candidature, thesis and viva voce (oral exam).
You’ll need to have a 2:1 Honours undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification, in a related subject area.
Students living in
Domestic
£4,786 per year
Students from Domestic
2024 to 2025 entry: £4,786. There may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025/26 entry.
£19,620 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£19,620 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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