Film Studies with Audio-Visual University of Birmingham

Overview

Throughout the Film Studies with Audio-Visual programme from University of Birmingham , you'll explore and examine how film can be used to interrogate, teach and learn about the world. You'll be supported by academics specialising in Film Studies, plus experienced media technicians and screenwriters. 

 Key facts

Instead of writing a traditional thesis, you'll produce practice-based research. You'll create and edit an hour-long documentary, feature or portfolio of video work while producing a 30,000 word written defence.

Supported by our academic experts, you'll develop your practical film-making skills and ability to critically reflect on your work.  

• Wide range of academic expertise across Film and TV, including specialisms in adaptation, film genres, television and audio-visual creative practice.

• Access our Film Editing Suite with exclusive filmmaking kits and cameras specifically for PhD researchers.

• Internationally recognised academics who frequently publish research and screen audio-visual works and films at UK and global conferences.

• Attend extracurricular research activities, from regular seminars to frequent screenings.