MPhil Film Studies
University of Exeter
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OverviewJoin a vibrant, rich and varied Film and Television Studies research culture at ExeterOur main areas of research specialism are:•History and theory of American cinema•War and visual media•Film and television archives•Queer film and television•British and European cinemas•Transnational and world cinemas (African, East Asian, Latin American and diasporic cinemas and filmmakers)•Early and silent cinema•British and American TV•Film technologies and special effects•Gender and ...Read more

Overview

Join a vibrant, rich and varied Film and Television Studies research culture at Exeter

Our main areas of research specialism are:

History and theory of American cinema

War and visual media

Film and television archives

Queer film and television

British and European cinemas

Transnational and world cinemas (African, East Asian, Latin American and diasporic cinemas and filmmakers)

Early and silent cinema

British and American TV

Film technologies and special effects

Gender and sexuality

Cinema audiences

Film and literature

Stars, acting and performance

Adaptation studies

Genre studies

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Careers

We are committed to ensuring you receive high quality research supervision to maximise your potential and prepare you for a rewarding career.

Postgraduates also have access to the wide range of support offered by our

  • Career Zone
  • . In addition, postgraduate research students can access our
  • Postgraduate Researchers' Programme
  • , which covers a range of topics to help you to succeed during your research degree and to act as a springboard for your research career.

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    Entry requirements

    Students applying to enter directly into the MPhil/PhD programme would normally be expected to have a Masters degree with Merit or equivalent in Film Studies, or other relevant qualifications such as a doctorate in another subject.

    Tuition fees

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    £4,786 per year

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    Students from Domestic

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    Tuition Fees per year 2024/25: £4,786 full-time.

    £22,600 per year

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    Students from EU

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    Tuition Fees per year 2024/25: £22,600 full-time.

    £22,600 per year

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    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.

    Tuition Fees per year 2024/25: £22,600 full-time.

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    20 Oct 23
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    University of Exeter
    Northcote House Queen's Drive Exeter Devon EX4 4QJ United Kingdom
    Nearest train station: Exeter Central  0.4 miles away

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