Overview

University College London (UCL) sits at the centre of the vibrant, multicultural and cinematic city of London. The university, which was the first to establish Film Studies in Britain, houses a thriving graduate research culture in the subject alongside remarkable resources for the study of cinema across its history and across the world.

Careers

Many or our graduates have gone on to academic careers as well as careers in writing and research.

Employability

Students who complete the PhD in Film Studies demonstrate the ability to produce original research and to construct convincing and original arguments. Many of those who have completed PhDs in Film Studies at UCL have gone on to significant academic positions elsewhere.

Networking

London is a vibrant centre for academic work, and regularly hosts seminars, symposia, and conferences. UCL is central to the city's research culture.

Programme Structure

Research areas:

North and Latin American cinema history

European cinema history

Documentary cinema

Non-theatrical/radical cinema

The history of the discipline

Silent cinema

Film theory

The political economy of cinema

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-25 00:00:00

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More details

Research degrees may start at any time of the year, but typically start in September.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Language

English

IELTS

7.5

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PTE Academic

75

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TOEFL^® IBT

109

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Film Studies Media Studies & Mass Media View 50 other PhDs in Media Studies & Mass Media in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

7.5

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PTE Academic

75

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TOEFL^® IBT

109

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of an upper second-class UK Honours degree in a relevant discipline or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard, and a Master's degree with Merit in a relevant field.

Tuition Fee

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International

26200 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26200 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

5860 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5860 GBP per year during 36 months.

Part-time:

UK: £2,930
International: £13,100

Living costs for London

1137 - 2157 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Based on both academic merit and financial need

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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