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PhD of Film Studies

University of Essex

  • Colchester, United Kingdom
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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About the program

Four-year Film Studies major leading to a Bachelor of Arts at Muhlenberg College.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

  • Apply core theories and methods in Film Studies
  • Strengthen skills in creative practice
  • Critical interpretation
  • Production skills and constructive feedback
  • And present well-supported conclusions in academic or professional settings.

Career outcomes

  • Creative Assistant
  • Media Coordinator
  • Content Producer

Curriculum

  • An interdisciplinary programme joining film theory and production inside a liberal arts degree. Courses cover classic Hollywood
  • Documentary
  • Independent and world cinema
  • With advanced work in screenwriting
  • Directing
  • Acting and video production. Both the film studies and production tracks end in a senior capstone.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • UK entry: A 2:2 degree in one of the following subjects: Art History
  • Creative Writing
  • History
  • Journalism
  • Literature
  • Media Studies
  • Music
  • Performing Arts
  • Philosophy
  • Politics
  • Sociology
  • Theatre/Drama Studies
  • International equivalents are listed by country on the course page.

Accepted academic background

Good master's degree (or UK 2:1/2:2 honours for some departments) in a related subject, Research proposal (Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences) or department pro forma (Science and Health), CV, References.

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Research Proposal.

How to apply

  1. Check the course page
  2. Research proposal needs and deadlines. Apply online through the postgraduate application system. Upload transcripts
  3. English language evidence
  4. Research proposal or department pro forma
  5. CV and references as the course asks. Attend an interview if the department requires one. Accept the offer and pay the tuition fee deposit (or show recognised sponsor funding) to receive your CAS. Apply for a Student visa with the CAS and proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year£21,675 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£32,502 GBP

Program details

CampusColchester Campus
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
DepartmentSchool of Language, Literature, and Media
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value360
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3
Scholarship noteScholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.