University of Southampton

Overview

The Film (Research) programme at the University of Southampton offers an in-depth exploration of film and screen studies through a research-led approach. Students will engage with contemporary debates in cinema and television while benefiting from close collaboration with experienced researchers. This programme is designed to foster academic and public engagement with film culture.

What you'll study

This research-focused degree emphasizes supervision, research seminars, and the development of a unique research project.

• Supervision and research training: Receive personalized one-on-one supervision and training in research methodologies and academic communication tailored to your specific research interests.
• Research seminars: Participate in bi-weekly seminars to discuss current research, methodologies, and the latest debates in film and screen studies.
• Academic development: Gain support for presenting your research, with opportunities to participate in conferences and symposia both at the University of Southampton and externally.
• Research project: Formulate an original research topic and produce a dissertation or thesis in accordance with the university’s research degree regulations.

Research engagement (examples)

• Engage in film-related academic and public activities, including festival participation and expert commentary, as relevant to your research.
• Contribute to scholarly outputs such as conference presentations and research publications.

Note: This programme does not focus on specific module choices; progression is primarily determined by research milestones and assessment criteria.

Entry requirements

To be considered for this programme, applicants should possess a relevant UK Bachelor’s degree with an upper second-class honours or an equivalent qualification. A Master’s degree, typically with Merit or equivalent, is generally expected for entry into this research programme.

Career prospects