PhD Film Studies at University of Iowa

Programme overview

Film Studies, PhD is offered through the Cinematic Arts in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Iowa.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Department: Cinematic Arts | Duration: 72 s.h. required | Location: Iowa City, IA, United States

What you will study

The Doctor of Philosophy in film studies requires a minimum of 72 s.h. of graduate credit.

Career pathways

The PhD program in film studies has an impressive job placement record, with graduates located in faculty positions at major research universities and prestigious liberal arts colleges throughout the world.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A faculty committee chaired by the head of film studies evaluates applications to the Doctor of Philosophy program. Application materials should include undergraduate and/or graduate transcripts, a personal statement, a writing sample, three letters of recommendation, and samples of creative work when relevant. Admission decisions are based on the full range of an applicant's accomplishments and evidence that the applicant will fit the elements of the program and thrive in the department. Applicants should have a Bachelor of Arts in film studies or a related discipline and either an Master of Arts in film studies or a related discipline, or an Master of Fine Arts in film production with significant experience in film studies. All applicants must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate College; see the Manual of Rules and Regulations on the Graduate College website.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate and professional admission requirements, costs and deadlines are set by each degree programme; applicants apply through the Admissions Profile application and may apply to only one programme unless applying to a combined degree programme.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.uiowa.edu/

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