Film Practice Newcastle University

Overview

Newcastle University is a leading centre for the growth of Film Practice PhDs in the UK. Building on the ambitious development of film practice, they work under the banner of Film@CultureLab.

Led by award-winning documentary filmmaker Dr Ian McDonald, they've established a distinctive approach to non-fiction film education practice and research.

This Film Practice research programme from Newcastle University is grounded in an understanding of documentary film as a cinematic medium, and filmmaking as a mode of expression, critique, and social and historical intervention.

Key Facts

• You’ll have access to the superb facilities in Culture Lab and join a vibrant community of practice-led PhD scholars in film practice.

• PhD students are encouraged to regularly present their work to each other as part of the PhD student-led Research Roundtable ‘Work-in-Progress’ events held throughout the year.

• You will be part of Media, Culture, Heritage in the School of Arts and Cultures; a dynamic group of experienced academic researchers, heritage practitioners, doctoral researchers and fellow students from around the world.