PhD Media Studies at University of Hull

Programme overview

Research degrees in Film Studies at a unit that supervises work on television, American cinema, animation, horror and adaptation studies. Students have access to a filming and editing suite and the Middleton Hall cinema and concert venue.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Social Sciences and Education | Department: Film Studies | Duration: PhD: 3 years full-time plus up to 12 months writing up; 6 years part-time plus up to 24 months writing up | Study mode: full-time | Location: Hull, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Independent supervised thesis research on topics such as adaptation of literature for the screen, American cinema, animation studies, authorship, film history, gender and film, horror cinema, and television history and studies, alongside a regular programme of film and media research seminars.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Faculty of Arts, Social Sciences and Education research degrees in Film Studies: at least a 2:1 Honours degree (or international equivalent) in a relevant subject or related Arts or Humanities subject. Applicants submit a written work sample of at least 4,000 words (MA by Research) or at least 10,000 words (PhD) and a research proposal of up to 1,500 words excluding bibliography (title, c. 500-word synopsis, research questions, research context, methods and methodology, bibliography). International applicants: academic IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in each skill.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Full-time research degree tuition Source

International applicants: GBP 18,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time research degree tuition Source

Intake: 2027 entry; 2028 entry

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://evision.hull.ac.uk/pg-pre-pick.html?course=RPMESTX

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