PhD Film
University of Hertfordshire
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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College Lane campus - University of Hertfordshire

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FEB-25

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3 years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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College Lane campus - University of Hertfordshire

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Full Time

Start date

FEB-25

Duration

3 years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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College Lane campus - University of Hertfordshire

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FEB-25

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6 years

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About the courseWe welcome applications from postgraduate students interested in pursuing innovative research into Film and Television from a broad range of perspectives. Our members of staff can offer supervision on a wide range of potential research projects. Our team offers particular expertise in topics that explore film and television form a religious and/or philosophical angle, or approaches from Cultural Studies; Gender Studies and Psychoanalysis. More details on our expertise can be ...Read more

About the course

We welcome applications from postgraduate students interested in pursuing innovative research into Film and Television from a broad range of perspectives. Our members of staff can offer supervision on a wide range of potential research projects. Our team offers particular expertise in topics that explore film and television form a religious and/or philosophical angle, or approaches from Cultural Studies; Gender Studies and Psychoanalysis. More details on our expertise can be found on our

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    A PhD in Film can be taken full-time (up to 4 years) or part-time (up to 7 years).

    It is based on the research and completion of a research project in any field within these subject areas for which expert supervision can be provided. The resulting thesis, which should typically be around 80,000 words in length, is defended in a viva voce (oral examination) led by an external examiner.

    What’s next for my career?

    • You will be able to develop a substantial, original research project with the help and support of academics who are active researchers themselves.
    • You will acquire extensive subject expertise and independent research skills, honed over an extended period.
    • You will join a thriving School of Creative Arts and become part of a burgeoning research culture. As a postgraduate student, you are invited to attend and participate in regular research seminars and conferences.
    • All our students are encouraged to present work at national and international conferences and to submit their research for publication.

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    WUSCA ranking:
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    46/101
    CUG Subject Ranking
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    84th
    CUG Ranking
    CUG Ranking
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    84th
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    24 Feb 23

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    Entry requirements

    Normally, we require applicants for PhD study to be in possession of a good honours degree (2:1 or above), and a Master's degree, in a relevant discipline.

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    £5,925 per year

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    £16,750 per year

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    Students from EU

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    £16,750 per year

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    University of Hertfordshire
    University of Hertfordshire , Hatfield

    The University of Hertfordshire offers a huge variety of postgraduate courses across 19 subject areas, from creative arts to...

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    Building, College Lane Hertfordshire Hatfield AL10 9AB United Kingdom
    Nearest train station: Hatfield   0.9 miles away

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