Film Studies PhD
University of Surrey
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of Surrey, Stag Hill - Guildford

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of Surrey, Stag Hill - Guildford

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University of Surrey, Stag Hill - Guildford

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Our PhD in Film Studies will train you in critical and analytical skills, research methods, and knowledge that will equip you for your professional or academic career. It normally takes around three or four years to complete our full-time PhD. You’ll be assigned a primary and secondary supervisor, who will meet with you regularly to read and discuss your work and make sure that you’re on track. For us, writing is essential for understanding and developing new perspectives, so you’ll be ...Read more

Our PhD in Film Studies will train you in critical and analytical skills, research methods, and knowledge that will equip you for your professional or academic career. It normally takes around three or four years to complete our full-time PhD. You’ll be assigned a primary and secondary supervisor, who will meet with you regularly to read and discuss your work and make sure that you’re on track. For us, writing is essential for understanding and developing new perspectives, so you’ll be submitting written work right from the start of your course. In your first year, you’ll refine your research proposal and plan the structure of your work with the guidance and support of your supervisors. As you go into your second and third year, you’ll gradually learn to work more independently, and your supervisors will guide you on how to present at conferences and get your work published. As a doctoral student, you’ll receive a structured training programme covering the practical aspects of being a researcher, including grant-writing, publishing in journals, and applying for academic jobs.

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Entry requirements

Applicants are expected to hold a a good first-class UK degree (a minimum 2:1 or equivalent) and an MA in a relevant topic.

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£5,006 per year

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£21,000 per year

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Long Stay Accommodation for Students (Shared Duplex) Fee - 74.00 Per Week

£21,000 per year

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University of Surrey
University of Surrey , Guildford

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University of Surrey
Guildford, Surrey Guildford Surrey GU2 7XH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Guildford  0.3 miles away

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