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PhD of Philosophy in Theatre, Film and Television Studies

Aberystwyth University

  • Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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Aberystwyth University campus

About the program

Master of Philosophy in Theatre, Film and Television Studies at Aberystwyth University (Theatre, Film and Television Studies), studied full-time on campus in Aberystwyth over 1 year.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Formulate original research questions in Master of Philosophy in Theatre
  • Film and Television Studies. Select and apply appropriate research methods
  • critically evaluate evidence
  • and communicate scholarly findings.

Curriculum

  • One-year supervised research degree. Students carry out an original project with a supervisor from the department and write it up as a thesis. Applicants submit a research proposal with the application
  • no taught module list is published on the page.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • 2:1 Bachelors (Honours) degree in a relevant subject area
  • or equivalent. English Language Requirements IELTS 7.0 with minimum 6.0 in each component
  • or equivalent Other Requirements Applicants should submit a full research proposal at the point of application

Accepted academic background

Strong bachelor (2:1 equivalent or above) and/or master's degree in a relevant field with a research proposal; identify a supervisor in advance

Language tests

  • IELTS 7.0 (no component below 6.0)
  • TOEFL iBT 100
  • PTE Academic 68
  • Cambridge C1 Advanced C 169 per component
  • IELTS Academic 7

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Degree Certificate
  • Personal Statement
  • Academic References
  • English Language Test Results
  • Research Proposal

How to apply

  1. Review the programme entry requirements and the intake deadline. Apply using the postgraduate admissions portal and upload academic records and the supporting documents for your course. Provide English proficiency evidence if required. Follow the admission decision and arrange a student visa if applicable.

Other costs

Tuition per year£20,270 GBP
Application fee_
Deposit_

Program details

CampusPenglais Campus
Faculty or schoolDepartment of Theatre, Film and Television Studies
DepartmentDepartment of Theatre, Film and Television Studies
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study pace_
Post-study stay3 years
Scholarship noteGlobal Citizens Scholarship for eligible new international fee-paying students from 2027/28: 3,000 GBP tuition reduction for humanities PhD study, with qualifying university accommodation support. Applicants must meet the award conditions; certain courses are excluded.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.