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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Film Studies

University of Birmingham
Birmingham, England
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3 yearsDuration
£23,390Per Year (Intl)
£5,181Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Birmingham, the PhD Film Studies provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in media and communication. this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Join an internationally recognised group of Film Studies and Television scholars and contribute original research to this dynamic field. At Birmingham, you’ll benefit from our interdisciplinary approach with supervisors from the Department of Film and Creative Writing and the possibility of co-supervisors from across the College of Arts and Law. You'll be part of the Film and Creative Writing Department, home to B-Film: The Birmingham Centre for Film and Television Studies research centre. Through B-Film, we're leading conversations in Film and TV studies, both locally and globally. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Film Theory and Criticism
Television Studies: Analysis and Aesthetics
World Cinema: Transnational Perspectives
Research Methods in Film and Television Studies
Philosophy and Film: Conceptual Frameworks
Genre
Gender and Representation in Screen Media
Doctoral Seminars and Research Development
Independent Research Project and Thesis
Academic Year:2025-26 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic67

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£23,390

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£70,170

Home Student Fee

£5,181

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
95%Professional Jobs
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About University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham offers Film Studies as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#68QS World
#11UK Ranking
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