Overview

Who can apply?

The Theatre, Film, Television and Interactive Media PhD programme from University of York is aimed at individuals:

seeking to reach a professional standard of academic research and to pursue a career in either Higher Education or professional theatre, film, television or interactive media.

working professionally in theatre, film, television or interactive media who wish to make a career move into teaching and research in Higher Education.

working in theatre, film, television or interactive media who wish to develop their careers with the production of a substantial piece of original research.

Programme Structure

Modules include:

Cultures, Histories and Legacies
Creative Technologies
Contemporary Practice
Community, Health, Inclusion and Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

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87

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6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

York, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Film Studies Media Studies & Mass Media 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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87

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

You will normally have completed a Masters degree in a relevant subject and have gained at least a merit pass or equivalent. Relevant professional experience in theatre, film, television or interactive media production may also be taken into consideration.
You will need to submit a proposal setting out: the research question(s) that the PhD will address; a clear indication of the methodologies to be adopted; a summary of the relevant scholarly field or context that the project will engage with and contribute to; and a provisional bibliography (see Preparing a PhD Proposal). You will also normally be required to provide a writing sample.

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

25350 GBP / year

≈ 25350 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5238 GBP / year

≈ 5238 GBP / year

Living costs

York

United Kingdom

646 - 1124 GBP / month

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