PhD Film Studies at University of West London

Programme overview

The London School of Film, Media and Design offers a PhD in Film Studies focusing on individual research within the areas of expertise of the School’s teaching staff. Staff can offer supervision in a range of areas including: The School can offer expert supervision by established researchers and hosts a growing community of outstanding doctoral researchers in the field of Film Studies and related areas. We can support either a thesis or thesis and practice-based PhD in Film Studies.

Duration: 4 years full-time online; 4 years full-time; 6 years part-time online; 6 years part-time | Study mode: full-time (part-time available; online/distance option) | Intake: September 2027, February 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

During your PhD in Film Studies, you will benefit from expert supervision by established researchers and join a growing  community of outstanding doctoral researchers  in the field of film studies and related areas. Your PhD supervisory team may be composed of colleagues from across more than one research area, depending on your project. Our online PhD allows you to undertake a postgraduate research degree from a location that fits with your lifestyle and commitments.

Career pathways

Studying for a PhD in Film Studies enables you to develop an area of specialism that will give you an edge, whether you are planning to work in industry or to develop expertise to teach in academia. By the end of your research degree, you will be able to articulately apply these skills to enhance your career path. Job roles include: broadcast engineer; broadcast journalist; content producer; researcher; digital editor; production executive; photographer/videographer; casting co-ordinator.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The minimum entry requirements for a research degree are: a good first degree (First Class or Upper Second Class), or equivalent qualification in a relevant field. a Masters degree (MA, MSc, MBA or MRes) with Merit, or equivalent postgraduate or research experience. We look for individuals with: dedication to undertaking rigorous and meaningful research. enthusiasm for contributing to academic and creative practice. a genuine passion for their chosen subject area. Applicants should also submit a well-considered and persuasive research proposal, clearly outlining their aims, context and potential contribution to the field. IELTS 6.5 overall or above. a Masters Degree (MA, MSc, MBA or MRes) with Merit, or equivalent postgraduate or research experience. Competence in written and spoken English is a pre-requisite for entrance to this programme. An IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of 6.5 (with no element under 6.0).

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,400 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Online delivery - full-time (4 years, September 2027); Online delivery - full-time (4 years, February 2027). Source

International applicants: GBP 14,000 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Online delivery - full-time (4 years, September 2027); Online delivery - full-time (4 years, February 2027). Source

Intake: September 2027, February 2027

Duration: 4 years full-time online; 4 years full-time; 6 years part-time online; 6 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.uwl.ac.uk/research/research-degrees/applying-phd

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