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PhD in Film and Screen Studies

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Full time | University of Cambridge | 3 years | OCT-26

Study mode

Full time

Duration

3 years

Start date

OCT-26

Key information
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Qualification type

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

Subject areas

Film Studies

Course Summary

The University of Cambridge offers the opportunity to pursue doctoral study in a specifically designated programme in Film and Screen Studies situated in the University's rich interdisciplinary research culture. Students on the programme join the vibrant Centre for Film and Screen and participate in our annual research seminar series. Opportunities to teach undergraduate film studies courses are made available to PhD students from their second year onwards. Students also take leading roles in organising research events, including an annual postgraduate conference. In British universities, the PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) is traditionally awarded solely on the basis of a thesis, a substantial piece of writing that reports original research into a closely defined area of enquiry. Completing the PhD thesis is generally expected to take three to four years. It's also possible to take a part-time route, with an expected timeframe of five to seven years.

Modules

There is a normal word limit for the thesis of 80,000 words (including footnotes and appendices but excluding bibliography). The thesis should represent a significant contribution to learning through the discovery of new knowledge or through the connection of previously unrelated facts, or the development of new theory, revision of older views or some combination of these. In writing the thesis you are expected to take account of previously published work on the subject and the thesis should be clearly and accurately written, paying due attention to English style and grammar. Candidates for the PhD in Cambridge are guided by a supervisor, though they will normally also discuss their work with a number of other experts in their field.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£10,356

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£39,336

Entry requirements

Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK Masters (Distinction). Applicants should hold a strong honours degree in a relevant field, with clear evidence of research potential, and a distinction or equivalent in a master's such as an MPhil.