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Applied Screen Studies: Practice as Research at University of Warwick - UCAS

University of Warwick

Degree level: Postgraduate

Applied Screen Studies: Practice as Research (Research)

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2024 - 20252025 - 2026
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Course summary

This PhD enables students to incorporate practice into their doctoral study, taking an approach which understands practice as a mode of research, or as the application of research. Course overview The project must be led by clear research questions, with the practice element working as a means to investigate, challenge or respond to those questions. The practice element can take a variety of forms and proportions (with a minimum of 30% and a maximum of 50%), but in all cases represents the exploration of critical, theoretical or historical issues in Film and Television/Screen Studies, through a practice-based output. The various forms of this applied screen practice include, but are not limited to:

  • A critical video essay
  • A moving image and/or audio documentary or experimental film
  • Curated screenings
  • An exhibition of creative works or artefacts
  • A digital installation
  • An innovative collaboration with a partner institution
  • An engagement and impact project at regional, national and/or international level
The balance between written and practical elements in this PhD will depend on the form that the applied practice takes. Those making a documentary, for example, might produce a 40,000 word written piece that would represent 50% of their PhD. Those pursuing a more traditional research-driven written doctoral project would produce a 55,000 word thesis and an 'applied research' portfolio, which translates the research into a set of screen-based impact and public engagement activities. This element would then represent 30% of the PhD. At the mid-year review in year one, the student will present a case for the percentage split of their particular project between the written thesis and practice work. This is also the point at which the format of the practice element will be decided. This information is applicable for 2025 entry. Given the interval between the publication of courses and enrolment, some of the information may change. It is important to check our website before you apply.

Modules

Our research

  • Film and Television Aesthetics, History and Theory
  • Classical and Contemporary Hollywood Cinema
  • European Cinema (especially British, Italian, French and Spanish)
  • British and US Television
  • Documentary Film and Television
  • Silent Cinema
  • Feminist Film and Television Theory, History and Criticism
  • World Cinema
  • Queer Film Cultures
  • Film and Philosophy
  • Experimental Film and Video
  • Film and Television Genre
  • Film and Modernity
  • Film Technology and Innovation
  • Cities and Landscapes in Film and Television
  • Critical Studies of the Archive
  • Transnational Cinemas
  • Screen Ethics
- Eco cinema

Entry requirements

Minimum requirements A good Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline. Experience and/or training in the field or form related to the practice element of the proposed research is welcome. English language requirements You can find out more about our English language requirements on our website. This course requires the following: - Band B - IELTS overall score of 7.0, minimum component scores of two at 6.0/6.5 and the rest at 7.0 or above. International qualifications We welcome applications from students with other internationally recognised qualifications. For more information, please visit the international entry requirements page. Additional requirements Anyone interested in applying to our MPhil/PhD programme is advised to first visit the department PhD webpage for further information and contact our Postgraduate Admissions Secretaries at [email protected] to ascertain if their intended project can be supervised in this department.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

As well as tuition fees and living expenses, some courses may require you to cover the cost of field trips or costs associated with travel abroad. General costs to be considered: - Core text books - Printer credits - Dissertation binding As well as tuition fees and course costs, students should budget for: - Accommodation - Food - Clothes and leisure - Robe hire for your degree ceremony

Sponsorship information

We offer a variety of postgraduate funding options for study at the University of Warwick, from postgraduate loans, university scholarships, fee awards, to academic department bursaries. It's important that you apply for your postgraduate course first before you apply for a University of Warwick scholarship. Please visit the University's scholarship webpages.

Applied Screen Studies: Practice as Research at University of Warwick - UCAS