Overview

The Film Studies MPhil/PhD programme from The University of Exeter key facts:

You can expect:
High-quality research supervision to develop and nurture your potential
A tailored supervision approach to help best suit your requirements
Accessible supervisors who are enthusiastic about working directly with postgraduate research students
Regular timetabled meetings with your supervisor
'Open door' policy to all postgraduate students - instant access to world-leading researchers who will share their expertise and ideas with you
Regular meetings with your supervisory team, other members of your research group, and mentors
Career opportunities:
The Film Studies programme from The University of Exeter are committed to ensuring you receive high quality research supervision to maximise your potential and prepare you for a rewarding career.
Postgraduate students have access to the wide range of support offered by our Career Zone. In addition, postgraduate research students can access our Postgraduate Researchers' Programme, which covers a range of topics to help you to succeed during your research degree and to act as a springboard for your research career.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History and theory of American cinema

War and visual media

Film and television archives

Queer film and television

British and European cinemas

Transnational and world cinemas (African, East Asian, Latin American and diasporic cinemas and filmmakers)

Early and silent cinema

British and American TV

Film technologies and special effects

Gender and sexuality

Cinema audiences

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00

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More details

There are no specific deadlines for applications, though the majority of students start in September.

Language

English

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100

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Exeter, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Visual Arts Film Studies Drama View 63 other PhDs in Film Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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100

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7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students applying to enter directly into the MPhil/PhD programme would normally be expected to have a Masters degree with Merit or equivalent in Film Studies, or other relevant qualifications such as a doctorate in another subject.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

23500 GBP / year

≈ 23500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5006 GBP / year

≈ 5006 GBP / year

Living costs

Exeter

United Kingdom

649 - 1087 GBP / month

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