Program Overview

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Film and Media Postgraduate Research Degrees

Overview

The University of Portsmouth offers postgraduate research degrees in Film and Media, providing students with the opportunity to explore their research interests in a supportive and stimulating environment.

Research Areas

Our research staff have specialisms in:

• Fandom and popular culture
• History and theory of animation
• Hollywood film
• British film
• Digital content
• Horror
• Transmedia storytelling
• Adaptation
• Comics and film
• Latin American film
• Transnational cinemas
• Gender and film
• Women's filmmaking
• Queer theory and film
• Film and migration

Research Degrees

We offer the following research degrees:

• PhD
• MPhil
• PhD by Publication

PhD and MPhil Projects

We have a range of pre-approved funded and self-funded PhD projects available, or you can submit your own research idea.

Funded Projects

There are currently no funded PhD projects available in this area. For more information on funding your own research project, visit our pages on funding your research degree.

Self-Funded Projects

• Cinema, migration and human rights

Submit Your Own Idea

If you already have a research idea, find a supervisor whose research interests match yours by searching our Find a PhD Supervisor page. Once you've identified someone suitable, contact them to discuss your idea.

PhD by Publication

A PhD by publication is a postgraduate research degree based on research you've already undertaken and had published (excluding self-publishing) before registering with us.

Duration, Fees, and Funding

Duration

• MPhil: 2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
• PhD: 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
• PhD by Publication: 1 year part-time

Fees

• PhD and MPhil:
  • UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man students: £4,786 per year (full-time), £2,393 per year (part-time)
  • EU students: £4,786 per year (full-time), £2,393 per year (part-time)
  • International students: £17,200 per year (full-time), £8,600 per year (part-time)
• PhD by Publication:
  • External candidates: £4,786
  • Members of staff: £1,950

Funding Support

MPhil full-time and part-time courses are eligible for the Government Postgraduate Loan (UK/EU students only). PhD full-time and part-time courses are eligible for the Government Doctoral Loan (UK/EU students only).

Entry Requirements

• An upper second class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject, or a master's degree in an appropriate subject
• Equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications may be considered
• All applicants are subject to interview
• English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0

Support and Facilities

• Access to high-tech resources and technology, including a 92-seat fully-equipped theatre, multimedia studios, and photographic facilities
• Support from our Doctoral College, alongside your assigned supervisory team
• Opportunities to become part of our thriving, collaborative research community

Career Opportunities

A postgraduate research degree in Film and Media can lead to a range of career opportunities, including:

• Academic careers
• Careers in the cultural industries
• Research and development roles
• Policy and advocacy work

Current Research

Our research in Film and Media is focused on three areas of expertise:

• Film studies and screen practice research
• Conflict and Culture
• Media and popular culture

Contact Us

For more information about our postgraduate research degrees in Film and Media, please contact us.