Film and Television Studies PhD

Program Overview

This PhD program focuses on in-depth research, culminating in a written thesis and an oral defense. Students explore a wide range of topics in cultural media and visual studies, including film, television, new media, and audience analysis. The program boasts active researchers and experienced supervisors, as well as industry links and internship opportunities with leading media organizations. Graduates pursue careers in academia, the media, the arts, and beyond.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Course Content:
• Students complete a written thesis of up to 100,000 words with expert support and advice from academic supervisors.
• Students also take a verbal examination called a viva voce where they explain their project in depth to an examination panel.
• Course Structure:
• Full-time: 3 years

Assessment:

• Assessment Methods:
• Written thesis
• Faculty:

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths:
• University lectureships
• Post-doctoral fellowships
• Roles in the media, art councils, and the creative industries
• Opportunities:
• Many research students publish high-quality books and articles.
• Research students have secured teaching positions in universities both in the UK and abroad.
• Outcomes:
• 100% of postgraduates from Cultural Media and Visual Studies secured graduate level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation.

Other:

• Industry Links:
• The department spearheads the University of Nottingham’s lead higher education partnership with the British Film Institute and collaborates with local media institutions such as the Broadway Cinema.
• It also has strong links with Hollywood studios such as Fox Searchlight, and UK media companies like Red Bee Media, where unique internship opportunities are available to students.
• Research Specialisms:
• US film and television
• Hollywood studies
• East Asian and global cinema
• New media, industrial and audience analysis
• Film and television history

• Home / UK: £5,100
• International: £21,500