Program Overview

Introduction to Film Studies Research Degrees

The University of Hull offers a dynamic and research-oriented environment for students pursuing Film Studies research degrees. The program is supervised by academic staff who are experts in their field, contributing to television and radio programs on film, and having spoken at the National Film Theatre and universities across Europe and North America.

About the Program

The Film Studies research unit at the University of Hull provides a range of research areas, including television, American cinema, animation, horror, and adaptation studies. The university has invested Ł9.5m in transforming Middleton Hall into a world-class entertainment venue, featuring a state-of-the-art surround sound cinema, concert hall, ambisonic sound studio, and industry-standard recording and rehearsing facilities.

Research Areas

The experts in the Film Studies unit welcome applications for postgraduate research across a broad range of topics, particularly:

• Adaptation of literature for the screen
• American cinema
• Animation studies
• Authorship
• Film history
• Gender issues and film
• Horror cinema
• Narration, style, and aesthetics
• Television history
• Television studies
• Horror and apocalyptic cinema
• Animation studies
• British television, national cinemas (in particular British and German cinema)
• Costume drama
• Adaptation
• Film and television narration, style, analytical philosophy, and authorship
• Characters and point of view in fiction

Program Structure

The program structure for the Film Studies research degrees includes:

• Masters by Thesis: 1 year of research, with up to 12 months writing up if required (full-time), and 2 years of research, with up to 24 months of writing up if required (part-time)
• PhD: 3 years of research, with up to 12 months writing up if required (full-time), and 6 years of research, with up to 24 months of writing up if required (part-time)

Writing Up and Thesis Submission

A standard full-time PhD program comprises three years of research plus up to 12 months of thesis finalization. Part-time is six years plus up to 24 months thesis finalization if needed. Full-time standard Masters programs are comprised of one year of research plus up to 12 months of thesis finalization needed, and part-time Masters programs have two years of research with up to two years of thesis finalization.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for the Film Studies research degrees, applicants should normally have, or expect to obtain, at least a 2:1 Honours degree, or international equivalent, in a related discipline appropriate to their intended research.

Typical Offer

The typical offer for the program is a 2:1 in a relevant subject area.

Fees and Funding

The tuition fees for the program are:

• Full-time: Ł5,006 per year
• Part-time: Ł2,503 per year UK students who haven't secured a scholarship can take out a Doctoral Loan to help with tuition fees and living costs, providing up to Ł30,301 for full-time and part-time PhDs in all subject areas.

Additional Costs

There may be additional costs associated with the program, but these are not specified.

Conclusion

The Film Studies research degrees at the University of Hull offer a unique opportunity for students to engage in cutting-edge research in a dynamic and supportive environment. With a range of research areas and a world-class entertainment venue, the program provides an ideal setting for students to pursue their research interests and achieve their academic goals.