Film Studies

The Film Studies MPhil/PhD programme from The University of Exeter is  part of a vibrant research culture at Exeter. Staff and research students regularly present their research in the Centre for Research into Film Studies forum, which also hosts visiting speakers. 

The Film Studies Film Studies MPhil/PhD programme from  The University of Exeter The University of Exeter key facts:

• You can expect:
• High-quality research supervision to develop and nurture your potential
• A tailored supervision approach to help best suit your requirements
• Accessible supervisors who are enthusiastic about working directly with postgraduate research students
• Regular timetabled meetings with your supervisor
• ‘Open door’ policy to all postgraduate students – instant access to world-leading researchers who will share their expertise and ideas with you
• Regular meetings with your supervisory team, other members of your research group, and mentors
• Career opportunities:
• The Film Studies programme from The University of Exeter are committed to ensuring you receive high quality research supervision to maximise your potential and prepare you for a rewarding career.
• Postgraduate students have access to the wide range of support offered by our Career Zone. In addition, postgraduate research students can access our Postgraduate Researchers’ Programme, which covers a range of topics to help you to succeed during your research degree and to act as a springboard for your research career.

Courses include:

• History and theory of American cinema

• War and visual media

• Film and television archives

• Queer film and television

• British and European cinemas

• Transnational and world cinemas (African, East Asian, Latin American and diasporic cinemas and filmmakers)

• Early and silent cinema

• British and American TV

• Film technologies and special effects

• Gender and sexuality

• Cinema audiences