Doctor of Philosophy in Film and Screen Studies at University of Cambridge

The University of Cambridge offers the opportunity to pursue doctoral study in a specifically designated programme in Film and Screen Studies situated in the University's rich interdisciplinary research culture. Students on the programme join the vibrant Centre for Film and Screen and participate in our annual research seminar series. Opportunities to teach undergraduate film studies courses are made available to PhD students from their second year onwards.

Faculty: School of Arts and Humanities  |  Department: Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics  |  Duration: 3-4 years full-time; 4-7 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: January 2027, October 2027, January 2028  |  Location: Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In British universities, the PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) is traditionally awarded solely on the basis of a thesis, a substantial piece of writing that reports original research into a closely defined area of enquiry. Completing the PhD thesis is generally expected to take three to four years. Thesis / Dissertation The thesis has a limit of 80,000 words (including footnotes and appendices but excluding the bibliography).

Career pathways

Learning outcomes By the end of the programme, candidates will have acquired excellent skills, experience and knowledge to undertake postdoctoral work (research and teaching) and/or a career in related professions.

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