PhD Media at Manchester Metropolitan University

PhD Media is a doctoral research degree in Film, media and screen studies at Manchester Metropolitan University. Discover your research degree study options, including areas of expertise for our academic supervisors.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities  |  Duration: three years full-time, six years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: Most of our doctoctoral students enrol in October. You can also join us in January and April.  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Supervised original research leading to a doctoral thesis. Research areas include: . We encourage you to discuss your research ideas with us – even if your topic is not listed., Doctoral students specialising in film, media and screen studies work alongside our academic staff.  They are attached to our Screen Studies Network and, where relevant, to one of the more subject-specific research groups in the School of English., We have expertise in American, British and Hispanic cinema, gaming, genre studies (particularly horror and comedy), queer studies, representations of disability and screenwriting., Popular, Screen, Cul, tu, r, es Network, is a vibrant research community dedicated to screen-based disciplines including film studies, media studies and screenwriting., Qualifications you can study, PhD Media — three years full-time, six years part-time, Find out about the, research degrees we offer., Start dates, Most of our doctoctoral students enrol in October. You can also join us in January and April., Application information, Entry requirements, To apply, you’ll need a first or 2.1 honours degree, or an equivalent qualification., International doctoral students must have strong English language skills., We welcome applicants from non-standard backgrounds. We’ll take subject knowledge, professional experience, publications, or other relevant achievements into consideration., Find out more about our, standard entry requirements., How to apply for a research degree, Go to application guidance, Scholarships, fees and funding, Scholarships, Go to scholarships, Postgraduate research fees, What will your research degree cost?, Go to fees, Postgraduate research funding, Find out how to fund your research degree., Go to funding, Contact information, Contact us, About this subject, For an initial discussion, contact, Professor Berthold Schoene, and, Dr Marijana Macis, , the Doctoral College Department Leads for the School of English at, [email protected], and, [email protected], ., General admissions, For further information on the application process, contact the admissions team at, [email protected].

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