PhD/iPhD Film Studies at University of Southampton

Programme overview

Join our community of researchers and explore a range of topics across film, television and cinema. Our research at Southampton links national and global identities in cinema and television. We study historical approaches to cinema industries and audiences, along with the theory behind audio-visual aesthetics and their relationship with audiences. You can explore a range of different research interests, with activities including national and international collaborative projects, major conferences and world-renowned publications.

Faculty: Arts and Humanities | Department: Film studies | Duration: 2 to 4 years full-time; 3 to 7 years part-time | Study mode: full-time/part-time | Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

You'll need a relevant UK Bachelor's degree with an upper second-class honours or higher and usually a Master's degree with Merit. If English is not your first language, you'll need an IELTS minimum level of 6.5 with a 6.5 in writing, reading, speaking and listening.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). UK fee, full-time (also applies to Horizon Europe associated-country applicants). Part-time: UK £2,619, international £10,050 a year. Also by distance learning. Source

International applicants: GBP 20,100 a year (2026/27). International fee, full-time. Source

Duration: 2 to 4 years full-time; 3 to 7 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/apply

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