Film Studies

Course Overview

Offered by University of Sussex, the PhD Film Studies provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in media and communication. Based in Brighton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time and part-time structure. With our internationally respected team of researchers and exclusive film and documentary library, you’ll find Sussex an ideal place for your postgraduate research in Film Studies. We offer expert supervision across a wide range of topics, including: - Hollywood, British, Asian, Latin American, Middle Eastern and European cinemas - gender, sexuality and representation - film, history and popular culture - genre, authorship and stardom - film and new media - documentary - industry and production studies - audience studies. We understand that deciding where and what to study i... International tuition fees are £23,500 per year, home/UK fees are £5,238 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 78% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,000 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

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