Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 48 months
- Part-time: 96 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting February 2027
- Apply before December 2026, EEA/EU (estimated deadline; applicable to students from EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland)
- Apply before August 2027, EEA/EU (estimated deadline; applicable to students from EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland)
- Apply before June 2027, International (estimated deadline; applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country)
- Apply before August 2027, National (estimated deadline; applies if you have the same nationality as the university)
Language
English
TOEFL iBT: 88 (the total score of 4 subjects — writing, listening, speaking, and reading — each subject has a range of 0 - 30)
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Brighton, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Film Studies
Overview
About the programme
With our internationally respected team of researchers and exclusive film and documentary library, you’ll find the University of Sussex an ideal place for your postgraduate research in Film Studies.
Programme Structure
Areas of research include:
- 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
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 88
Other requirements
General requirements
- You’re normally expected to have a Merit (an average of 60% overall) in a Masters degree and an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree.
- Your qualification should be in a subject relevant to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (applies to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country): 44,186 AUD / year ≈ 23,500 GBP / year
- Domestic (for domestic students; citizens or residents): 9,849 AUD / year ≈ 5,238 GBP / year
Living costs
Brighton, United Kingdom: 1,532-2,600 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD scholarship opportunities for Film Studies.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
- Arts Scholars MA Award — Grant 6000 GBP — Deadline: Not specified — Merit-based — University of Sussex, Brighton, United Kingdom
- Climate Leaders Scholarship — Grant 3000 GBP — Deadline: 01 Jul 2027 — University of Sussex, Brighton, United Kingdom
- HESPAL (Higher Education Scholarships Scheme for the Palestinian Territories) — Grant Various benefits — Deadline: 28 Feb 2027 — University of Sussex, Brighton, United Kingdom
- Sports Scholarships Scheme — Grant 1250 GBP — Deadline: 03 Oct 2026 — University of Sussex, Brighton, United Kingdom
- The Dr John Birch Music Scholarship — Grant 800 GBP — Deadline: Not specified — University of Sussex, Brighton, United Kingdom
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Grant Various benefits — Deadline: 07 Oct 2026 — U.S. government
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline: 30 Nov 2026 — ServiceScape
- ACES Scholarships — Grant 3500 USD — Deadline: 15 Nov 2026 — ACES Education Fund
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Grant Various benefits — Deadline: Not specified — Merit-based — OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
- Scholarships for PhD Students — Grant 19000 GBP — Deadline: Not specified — Merit-based — Junhua Li
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship — Grant Various benefits — Deadline: 28 Feb 2027 — Merit-based — Boustany Foundation
- Amberscholar Scholarship — Grant 6000 USD — Deadline: 31 Jan 2027 — Merit-based — Amber Scholar
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline: 31 Oct 2026 — Merit-based — IvyPanda
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline: 01 Mar 2027 — Voice Talent Online
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline: 13 Jan 2027 — Merit-based — Salvado Law
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Grant 3000 USD — Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 — Need-based — Anonymous Hope Fund
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids — Grant 22500 GBP — Deadline: Not specified — UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Grant 1500 USD — Deadline: Not specified — IELTS from 6 to 9
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Grant 12000 USD — Deadline: 11 Jan 2027 — The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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