Overview

The Department of Film Studies at the University of St Andrews maintains a vibrant and comprehensive research programme in global film cultures, with staff expertise ranging from early cinema to digital media, from feminist cinema to film activism.

Features

Whilst writing your thesis is the major aim of your three years, you will also gain a number of other skills during this period which are essential for entrance into the current job market:

participating in and running specifically designed workshops, symposia, and study days
organising an annual postgraduate research conference
editing and contributing to Frames Cinema Journal
teaching experience in tutorials and guest lectures for sub-honours courses
publishing scholarship (book reviews, articles, edited collections)
applying for grants.

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

global film cultures of production, distribution and exhibition
film and media historiography
audio-visual environments
documentary and non-fiction cinema

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

94

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

St Andrews, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Film Studies View 63 other PhDs in Film Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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94

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Other requirements

General requirements

Once an informal supervisory arrangement has been reached with a staff member(s), it's time for the formal application. You will need to submit:

a detailed research proposal (1,000 words)
a CV
a scholarly writing sample (generally an essay from previous coursework on a relevant topic)
evidence of qualifications (transcripts)
letters of reference
evidence of English proficiency where required.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

21570 GBP / year

≈ 21570 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5006 GBP / year

≈ 5006 GBP / year

Living costs

Saint Andrews

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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

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