Overview

This Film Studies programme offered by University of Gothenburg is situated within an international, interdisciplinary, and pluralistic research environment that examines audiovisual media from a wide range of perspectives. Research explores historical, technical, economic, organisational, cultural, and theoretical aspects of film, television, and digital media, including fictional and documentary forms. Areas of inquiry include feminist, queer, post-cinematic, and decolonial approaches, as well as studies of mainstream media, independent productions, activist film cultures, horror, youth cultures, advertising, propaganda, and documentaries.

Key Facts

The programme combines independent research, doctoral coursework, research communication training, and higher education teaching preparation. Doctoral candidates participate in national and international academic networks through conferences, seminars, workshops, and collaborative projects while contributing to the development of the discipline. Students are encouraged to develop as independent scholars capable of advancing theoretical and methodological discussions and may also undertake teaching and administrative duties during their studies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Film Studies
Television Studies
Digital Media Studies
Audiovisual Culture
Film Theory
Film History
Documentary Studies
Fiction Film Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Prospective doctoral students apply for vacancies.

Language

English

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90

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62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Göteborg, Sweden

Disciplines

Film Studies

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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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OR

90

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission through an announced and funded doctoral position.
Fulfilment of the formal entry requirements specified in the general syllabus.
Eligibility is assessed during an open call for applications.
Doctoral studies comprise 240 credits (four years of full-time study).

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

PhD students do not pay tuition fees.

Living costs

Göteborg

Sweden

7552 - 13932 SEK / month

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