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.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme 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
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Visit programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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There are no specific deadlines for applications, though the majority of students start in September.
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Disciplines
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Visit programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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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.
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Visit programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
22600 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 22600 GBP per year during 48 months. -
National
4900 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4900 GBP per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Exeter
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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