Stage and Screen

Work closely with specialists across film, TV and performance studies on this PhD Stage and Screen degree at Sheffield Hallam University.

The Stage and Screen programme from Sheffield Hallam University , has a vibrant research culture and value and support all research students, who make a vital contribution to the intellectual life of the University.

You will be part of the community of researchers in the Humanities, with the opportunity to attend and/or contribute to a range of discipline, college and University-wide seminars, workshops, training and conferences.

You benefit from access to specialist film studies facilities for your research. For example, films are shown in the purpose-built film theatre The Void, which combines state-of-the-art technology with older technology, including cinema-standard 4K digital projection and two 40-year-old Westrex 7000 35mm projectors. These projectors can show both recent and rare, culturally valuable films in their original cinema format, including silent films at the correct speed. You can view films as they were originally meant to be seen, an experience that cannot be replicated through home viewing alone. The Dolby 5.1 surround-sound system enhances your viewing experience.

Features

• Formal research training events and academic seminars as well as more informal workshops where you can practise delivering conference papers in a supportive environment.

• Funds are available to support you in attending conferences and we encourage you to deliver papers and publish your work.

Careers and opportunities

• A research degree is an essential qualification for academic careers such as teaching Film in further and higher education.

• You will have the opportunity to develop a range of transferable skills which are applicable in related areas such as the film industry, film curatorship and preservation, the creative industries and beyond.

Curriculum:

• You work with specialists to produce a thesis of up to 80,000 words (up to 40,000 words plus original creative work for a practice-based PhD).

• Your supervisory team includes a Director of Studies and secondary supervisors with expertise and interest in your research area.

• Much of your work will be carried out independently and you will need the initiative, motivation and commitment to succeed.