Film Studies PhD

Program Overview

Sussex University's Film Studies PhD offers expert supervision in topics ranging from Hollywood cinema to audience studies. The program provides students with the skills and knowledge to conduct independent research, access to an exclusive film library, and opportunities for publication and networking. Graduates are prepared for careers in film, academia, and beyond.

Program Outline

Program Description:

The Film Studies PhD program at the University of Sussex offers expert supervision across a wide range of topics, including:

• Hollywood, British, Asian, Latin American, Middle Eastern and European cinemas
• gender, sexuality and representation
• film, history and popular culture
• genre, authorship and stardom
• film and new media
• documentary
• industry and production studies
• audience studies.

Other:

• The program is offered as a full-time or part-time option.
• Students can choose to study for a PhD or an MPhil.
• The program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to conduct independent research in Film Studies.
• The program is taught by a team of internationally respected researchers.
• Students have access to the University of Sussex's exclusive film and documentary library.
• The program is designed to be flexible and adaptable to the needs of individual students.
• The program is designed to prepare students for a variety of careers in the film industry, academia, and other related fields.
• The program is designed to provide students with the opportunity to develop their research skills and to make a significant contribution to the field of Film Studies.
• The program is designed to provide students with the opportunity to network with other researchers and professionals in the field.
• The program is designed to provide students with the opportunity to present their research at conferences and to publish their work in academic journals.
• The program is designed to provide students with the opportunity to develop their critical thinking skills and to learn how to analyze and interpret film.
• The program is designed to provide students with the opportunity to develop their writing skills and to learn how to communicate their research effectively.
• The program is designed to provide students with the opportunity to develop their research skills and to make a significant contribution to the field of Film Studies.
• The program is designed to provide students with the opportunity to network with other researchers and professionals in the field.
• The program is designed to provide students with the opportunity to present their research at conferences and to publish their work in academic journals.
• The program is designed to provide students with the opportunity to develop their critical thinking skills and to learn how to analyze and interpret film.
• The program is designed to provide students with the opportunity to develop their writing skills and to learn how to communicate their research effectively.