Key information Duration Full-time: 48 months Part-time: 72 months Start dates & application deadlines Starting September 2026 – Apply anytime.
Starting February 2027 – Apply anytime. Language English Delivered On Campus Campus Location London, United Kingdom Disciplines Film Studies Visit programme website Overview The Film Studies course from University of West London can offer expert supervision by established researchers and hosts a growing community of outstanding doctoral researchers in the field of Film Studies and related areas. We can support either a thesis or thesis and practice-based PhD in Film Studies. We are currently seeking applications for PhDs in the following broad areas: adaptation studies genre studies film theory film and philosophy screen studies film in gallery and museum contexts television film and photography thinking the image. Career opportunities: Studying for a PhD in Film Studies enables you to develop an area of specialism that will give you an edge, whether you are planning to work in industry or to develop expertise to teach in academia. During your PhD, you will also be learning transferable core skills that apply to jobs both in and out of academia, including: written and oral communication research and information management public speaking project management leadership critical thinking collaboration analysis and problem-solving conflict resolution negotiation. By the end of your research degree, you will be able to articulately apply these skills to enhance your career path. Job roles broadcast engineer broadcast journalist content producer researcher digital editor production executive photographer/videographer casting co-ordinator cinematographer director writer. Graduate employers broadcasters film and TV streaming providers production companies market research companies PR and marketing organisations. Visit programme website Programme Structure Courses include: Adaptation and popular British genre fiction The intermediality of art cinema Modern European cinema, landscape and environmental awareness Practice, theory and philosophy in film, photographic and screen arts Rethinking the image Check out the full curriculum Admission requirements Academic requirements GPA: Upper Second Class English requirements Duolingo English Test: 120 TOEFL iBT: 86 PTE Academic: 58 IELTS: 6.5 Other requirements General requirements The minimum entry requirements for a research degree are: a good first degree (First Class or Upper Second Class), or equivalent qualification in a relevant field a Masters Degree (MA, MSc, MBA or MRes) with Merit, or equivalent postgraduate or research experience. Competence in written and spoken English is a pre-requisite for entrance to this programme. An IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of 6.5 (with no element under 6.0). Make sure you meet all requirements Fees and funding Tuition Fees Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality. International (Non-residents): 30,263 AUD / year (≈ 16,000 GBP / year) Domestic (Citizens or residents): 9,268 AUD / year (≈ 4,900 GBP / year) Additional Details Part-time: National - £2,450 (September) International - £8,000 (September) Living costs London, United Kingdom: 2,151-4,080 AUD / month The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries. Funding Scholarships Information Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Film Studies. Available Scholarships: The AMO Scholarship - Provided by University of West London - Grant: 5000 GBP - Deadline: Not specified - Merit-based Fulbright U.S. Student Program - Provided by U.S. government - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: 07 Oct 2026 ServiceScape Scholarship - Provided by ServiceScape - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 30 Nov 2026 ACES Scholarships - Provided by ACES Education Fund - Grant: 3500 USD - Deadline: 15 Nov 2026 Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility - Provided by OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: Not specified - Merit-based Scholarships for PhD Students - Provided by Junhua Li - Grant: 19000 GBP - Deadline: Not specified - Merit-based Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship - Provided by Boustany Foundation - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: 28 Feb 2027 - Merit-based $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship - Provided by IvyPanda - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 31 Oct 2026 - Merit-based Voice Talent Online Scholarship - Provided by Voice Talent Online - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 01 Mar 2027 The PhD Prep Fellowship - Provided by Admit Lab - Grant: 10000 USD - Deadline: 01 Sep 2026 - Merit-based Dream Chaser Scholarship - Provided by Salvado Law - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 13 Jan 2027 - Merit-based Scholarship for students with disabilities - Provided by Anonymous Hope Fund - Grant: 3000 USD - Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 - Need-based Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids - Provided by UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) - Grant: 22500 GBP - Deadline: Not specified The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship - Provided by IELTS from 6 to 9 - Grant: 1500 USD - Deadline: Not specified Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme - Provided by The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme - Grant: 12000 USD - Deadline: 11 Jan 2027
