Film Studies and Media Studies - MPhil, PhD

Program Overview

Anglia Ruskin University's PhD programs in Film Studies and Media Studies offer students the chance to conduct original research under expert supervision. Students benefit from a collaborative interdisciplinary environment, access to financial support, and training in research skills. The program prepares graduates for careers in academia, research, and other fields related to film and media.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

The PhD research programs at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) allow students to join existing research projects or explore their own interests in Film Studies and Media Studies, supported by the expertise of the university's staff.

Objectives:

• Provide students with the opportunity to conduct original research in Film Studies and Media Studies.
• Develop students' research skills and knowledge in the field.
• Prepare students for careers in academia, research, or other fields related to Film Studies and Media Studies.

Program Description:

• Students are assigned two supervisors, with additional staff members available if necessary.
• Supervisors have expertise in various areas of film, media, and popular culture, including digital media theory and practice, network culture and media research, cinema and sexuality, violence and spectatorship, contemporary European cinema, television genres, and popular music.
• Students conduct their research in a collaborative interdisciplinary environment with strong links to research networks within the university and the wider community.
• The university hosts and participates in research-oriented events, including seminars, book launches, gallery events, film screenings, and international conferences.
• Students have access to financial support for travel and conference expenses, as well as some bursaries.
• Students receive training in research ethics, presentations, intellectual property, and digital scholarship.

Outline:

Content:

• Film Studies and Media Studies

Structure:

• Full-time or part-time study
• MPhil: 1-3 years full-time, 2-4 years part-time
• PhD via progression from MPhil: 2.5-5 years full-time, 3.5-6 years part-time

Faculty:

• Dr. Patricia MacCormack
• Dr. Sean Campbell
• Dr. Simon Payne
• Dr. Tanya Horeck
• Dr. Tina Kendall
• Dr. Nina Lübbren
• Dr. Mareike Jenner

Careers:

Potential Career Paths:

• Academia
• Research
• Film and media industry
• Other fields related to Film Studies and Media Studies

Opportunities:

• Opportunities for career development and training
• Teaching responsibilities in the department

Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

UK students, 2023/24 (per year) £4,712 UK students, 2023/24 (part-time, per year) £2,356 International students, 2023/24 (per year) £15,000 International students, 2023/24 (part-time, per year) £7,500 UK students, 2024/25 (per year) £4,786 UK students, 2024/25 (part-time, per year) £2,392 International students, 2024/25 (per year) £15,900 International students, 2024/25 (part-time, per year) £7,950