Film Studies (PhD)
University of Southampton · Southampton, United Kingdom
About this programme
A PhD in Film Studies at the University of Southampton covering film, television, and cinema research across national/global identities, cinema history, and audiovisual aesthetics. Available full-time, part-time, or via distance learning, with a candidature of 2–4 years full-time or 3–7 years part-time.
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Social
- Tuition
- £20,100 / year
- English
- IELTS 6.5
- Study mode
- Full-time, Online, Part-time
- Intake
- September
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (7)
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- Social Impact ScholarshipFully funded
- Charles Wallace Pakistan Trust AwardsPartial funding · Doctoral bursaries: 30 April and 31 October annually
- Great Britain-China Educational Trust Chinese Student AwardsPartial funding · Two rounds yearly: 11 October (autumn) and 11 April (spring)
- Gordon Memorial College Trust Fund GrantsPartial funding · Deadline 2026 round closed. Check official website for future rounds
- Horizon Europe Fee WaiverPartial funding · On PhD application (annual)
- Presidential BursariesPartial funding · On PhD application (annual)