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PhD Film Studies (Creative Practice) at University of Essex

University of Essex, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The PhD Film Studies (Creative Practice) draws on the department's tradition of combining critical and creative work, with supervision across staff expertise in world cinemas, film history and theory, and film and media production and reception.

Department: Language, Literature, and Media (School of); Department of Literature, Film, and Theatre Studies  |  Duration: 3-4 years full-time  |  Intake: January 2027  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time  |  Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Study is a supervised research project combining creative and critical work, with the Literature - Research module.

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Entry requirements

A 2:2 degree in one of: Art History, Creative Writing, History, Journalism, Literature, Media Studies, Music, Performing Arts, Philosophy, Politics, Sociology or Theatre/Drama Studies. Academic selection criteria apply, and applicants may be asked for information on previous modules or work experience. International applicants: IELTS 7.0 overall with 6.5 in writing and 5.5 in all other components; a pre-sessional English pathway is available for those who do not meet it.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year. Fees increase for each academic year of study. Source

International applicants: GBP 20,625 a year. Fees increase for each academic year of study. Source

Intake: January 2027

Duration: 3-4 years full-time

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