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  Film, Television and Media Studies at UEA


  Faculty of Arts and Humanities

 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)

About the Programme

Film, Television and Media Studies at UEA is comprised of a world-leading team of academic staff, one of the longest established centres for film, television and media studies in the UK. We are internationally recognised as pioneers in the field with over 50 years at the forefront of studying these subjects.

We are committed to improving the understanding of how media impacts culture and society today, globally and nationally, as well as locally and in the community. Our postgraduate researchers have opportunities to work at the heart of active research groups, challenging boundaries and making real advances.

Research Expertise

As a postgraduate research student, you will work closely with an expert and experienced academic supervisory team committed to supporting your independent research, and helping you make your own mark. We have a wealth of remarkable academics, but how do you know which supervisor will be right for you? Staff research interests in Film, Television and Media Studies include:

  • Feminist and Gender Studies
  • Film and Television Studies & History
  • Film and Media Audiences
  • World and National Cinemas 
  • Radio/Audio Studies
  • Participatory and Community Media
  • Celebrity Studies
  • Popular Music
  • Disability Studies
  • Cultural Studies
  • Adaptation Studies
  • Creative-Critical Practice

Explore the School of Media, Language, and Communication Studies to meet our expert academic staff and discover their latest publications on film, television, and media studies. We recommend that you identify at least one member of staff who might be your supervisor. Please contact your potential supervisor to express your interest and discuss your research proposal.

You will need to submit a research proposal of no more than 1,500 words with your application.

There are four research degrees available:

  • PhD
  • PhD by Professional Practice Film, Television, and Media
  • PhD by Publication
  • MPhil
  • Master's by Research

Full- and part-time options are available.

Entry requirements

The minimum academic requirement for entry to a doctoral degree and MPhil degree is a UK upper second class undergraduate honours degree and a Master's degree, or equivalent.

The minimum academic requirement for Master's by Research is a UK upper second class undergraduate honours degree, or equivalent.

Details of the PhD by Publication, including entry requirements, can be found here.

If English is not your first language or you are from a country that is not on the UKVI list of English speaking countries, you may be required to provide evidence of your proficiency in the English language.

Deadlines

For more information on PhD and studentship deadlines, visit this page.

The School of Media, Language and Communication Studies accepts research students to start on 1 October, 1 February and 1 June.

Further information

To find out more about the application process, please visit this page.

Please email:  for further information.


Funding Notes

UEA is one of nine leading institutions engaged in collaborative research as part of the Consortium for Humanities and Arts South-East England (CHASE) Doctoral Training Partnership, funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC).  CHASE awards over 50 AHRC PhD studentships to funding for postgraduate researchers across the Arts and Humanities, as well as providing a huge range of training, employment, and networking opportunities. In addition to the main studentship competition CHASE also offers five defined Collaborative Doctoral Awards. Further information about application process can be found here: View Website

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