PhD Film Studies at University of Surrey

Our diverse mix of subject specialities means we’re a vibrant and imaginative community with plenty of opportunity for intellectual exchange. We have research-active staff in English literature, creative writing, film studies, translation studies, theoretical and applied linguistics, and literary and cultural studies.

Duration: 48/48 months full-time; 4 years full-time with distance learning; 96/96 months part-time; 8 years part-time with distance learning  |  Study mode: full-time; full-time with distance learning; part-time; part-time with distance learning  |  Intake: April 2027, July 2027, October 2027, January 2028  |  Location: Guildford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our PhD in Film Studies will train you in critical and analytical skills, research methods, and knowledge that will equip you for your professional or academic career. It normally takes around three or four years to complete our full-time PhD. You’ll be assigned a primary and secondary supervisor, who will meet with you regularly to read and discuss your work and make sure that you’re on track.

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