PhD in Film, Media & Cultural Studies

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

North America:

2%

South America:

1%

Asia:

10%

EU:

12%

Others:

3%

Africa:

3%

UK:

68%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Top recruiters

Deloitte

PwC

Google

Amazon

Microsoft

McKinsey

Facebook

Dell

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Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$4,786 / year

Overall Cost

$19,786 / year

FAQs

• How is the PhD structured and assessed?
  
  Students register initially for MPhil and transfer to PhD following a successful progression review. Final assessment is based on submission of an original thesis (up to 100,000 words) and a viva voce examination.
• What resources and facilities are available for students?
  
  Students have access to Queen Mary’s Library, digital archives, the Mile End Institute, research training via the Doctoral College, departmental seminars, and opportunities to present research at conferences.
• What funding opportunities are available?
  
  Funding may be available through Queen Mary Principal’s Postgraduate Research Studentships, Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) funding via the London Arts & Humanities Partnership (LAHP), and external scholarships.
• What research areas are available within this programme?
  
  Research areas include film history and theory, screen cultures, media industries, digital media, visual culture, cultural policy, global media, feminist and queer media studies, postcolonial media, audience research, and cultural theory.
• What is the duration of the PhD in Film, Media & Cultural Studies at Queen Mary University of London?
  
  The PhD normally takes 3 to 4 years full-time or 6 to 7 years part-time.