Film Studies MPhil, PhD at Newcastle University

Programme overview

Study film from around the world including East Asia, Europe and Latin American cinema with our MPhil or PhD in Film Studies. Join us as a Film Studies MPhil or PhD student and form a crucial part of our research culture. Collaborate with a vibrant community of postgraduate students across diverse fields - from modern languages and English literature to linguistics and arts and cultures.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences | Department: School of Modern Languages | Duration: MPhil full time: 1 year; MPhil part time: 2 years; PhD full time: 3 years; PhD part time: 6 years | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September 2027; January 2028 | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Work with us on the major research projects listed below, or in the more general areas related to them.

Career pathways

Our PhD graduates have gone on to academic positions in the UK and elsewhere (e.g. South Korea, Jordan), as well as careers in consultancy, publishing (e.g.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:1 honours degree and preferably a merit master's degree, or an international equivalent, in a related subject, such as: film studies English cultural studies modern languages history sociology art psychology You may need to attend an interview, which can be via Skype if necessary. English language: IELTS 7 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills).

International applicants: GBP 25,250 a year (2027/28). MPhil full time tuition fee per year Source

Intake: September 2027; January 2028

Duration: MPhil full time: 1 year; MPhil part time: 2 years; PhD full time: 3 years; PhD part time: 6 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees/8220f-59/#how-to-apply

Explore more study programmes

Arts & Humanities