Film Studies University of West London

Overview

The Film Studies course from  University of West London  can offer expert supervision by established researchers and hosts a growing community of outstanding doctoral researchers in the field of Film Studies and related areas. We can support either a thesis or thesis and practice-based PhD in Film Studies. 

We are currently seeking applications for PhDs in the following broad areas: 

• adaptation studies
• genre studies
• film theory
• film and philosophy
• screen studies
• film in gallery and museum contexts
• television
• film and photography
• thinking the image. 

Career opportunities:

Studying for a PhD in Film Studies enables you to develop an area of specialism that will give you an edge, whether you are planning to work in industry or to develop expertise to teach in academia. 

During your PhD, you will also be learning transferable core skills that apply to jobs both in and out of academia, including: 

• written and oral communication
• research and information management
• public speaking
• project management
• leadership
• critical thinking
• collaboration
• analysis and problem-solving
• conflict resolution
• negotiation. 

By the end of your research degree, you will be able to articulately apply these skills to enhance your career path. 

Job roles 

• broadcast engineer
• broadcast journalist
• content producer
• researcher
• digital editor
• production executive
• photographer/videographer
• casting co-ordinator
• cinematographer
• director
• writer. 

Graduate employers 

• broadcasters
• film and TV streaming providers
• production companies
• market research companies
• PR and marketing organisations.