PhD Film
University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield
Course overview
We welcome applications from postgraduate students interested in pursuing innovative research into Film and Television from a broad range of perspectives. Our members of staff can offer supervision on a wide range of potential research projects. Our team offers particular expertise in topics that explore film and television form a religious and/or philosophical angle, or approaches from Cultural Studies; Gender Studies and Psychoanalysis.
More details on our expertise can be found on our research group site. A PhD in Film can be taken full-time (up to 4 years) or part-time (up to 7 years). It is based on the research and completion of a research project in any field within these subject areas for which expert supervision can be provided.
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Key highlights
- Original research into film and television from a broad range of perspectives
- Supervision available across a wide range of potential research projects
- Particular staff expertise in religious and philosophical approaches to film
- Specialist supervision in Cultural Studies, Gender Studies and Psychoanalysis
- Research project in any field within film and television, completed as a thesis
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — to include relevant discipline; or above
Scholarships
Brian May MSc scholarship in Astrophysics by Research
£2,000 for one year
Up to £2,000Helen Burchell Scholarship
A scholarship of £750 is available each year to a student on the doctoral or master's programmes in the School of Education
Up to £750The University of Hertfordshire Graduate Scholarship - 20% Fee Discount for Herts Alumni
This scholarship is to the value of a 20% tuition fee reduction.
Up to 20% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- University lecturer in film studies
- Postdoctoral researcher
- Film critic
- Film archivist
- Screen industries researcher
- Arts and cultural policy adviser
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Hertfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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