Film PhD Research Programme

Most of our staff are active researchers with a strong profile of critically acclaimed research publications. We see teaching and research as closely related and aim to offer our students first-hand access to recent discoveries, new ideas, and current debates in film.

Key Facts

In addition to more traditional research areas, we have expanded our focus to include in this Film programme offered by the University of Southampton:

• speaking, hosting and judging at film festivals
• DVD commentaries
• legal consultancies
• live music performances to films
• writing blogs
• appearing as experts on television documentaries

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

• You will receive regular supervision and training in research and communication skills - both generic and specific to your project.
• You will participate in fortnightly research seminars and are encouraged to contribute to conferences and symposia, both at Southampton and elsewhere.

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

• GPA: Upper Second Class

English Requirements

• Duolingo English Test: 120
• PTE Academic: 67
• IELTS: 6.5

General Requirements

• You'll need a relevant UK Bachelor's degree with an upper second-class honours or higher and usually a Master's degree with Merit.
• If English is not your first language, you'll need an IELTS minimum level of 6.5 with a 6.5 in writing, reading, speaking and listening.
• Your awarded certificate needs to be dated within the last 2 years.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in AUD.

• International: 38,025 AUD / year (≈ 20,100 GBP / year)
• Domestic: 9,909 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year)

Living Costs

Southampton, United Kingdom: 1,319-2,068 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.