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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Newcastle University, Newcastle Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Our Film Practice PhD provides you with a unique opportunity to develop your film as a practice-led research project.Newcastle University is a leading centre for the growth of Film Practice PhDs in the UK.Led by award-winning documentary filmmaker Dr Ian McDonald, we've established a distinctive approach to non-fiction film education practice and research.This is grounded in an understanding of documentary film as a cinematic medium, and filmmaking as a mode of expression, critique, and social and historical intervention.You’ll have access to the superb facilities in Culture Lab and join a vibrant community of practice-led PhD scholars in film practice.PhD students are encouraged to regularly present their work to each other as part of the PhD student-led Research Roundtable ‘Work-in-Progress’ events held throughout the year.You will be part of Media, Culture, Heritage in the School of Arts and Cultures a dynamic group of experienced academic researchers, heritage practitioners, doctoral researchers and fellow students from around the world.

Tuition fees

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£ 24,400per year

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University information

Newcastle University

  • University League Table

    35th

  • Campus address

    Newcastle University, Newcastle Campus, Newcastle Campus, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 7RU, United Kingdom

Newcastle is known for being friendly and welcoming to people from all around the globe. Students enjoy a lower cost of living compared to other UK cities.
Degree programmes are shaped by strong links with national and international businesses, with opportunities for professional accreditation and placements.
Newcastle University offers some of the most generous scholarships for international students.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    5th out of 82

  • Entry standards

    / Max 243
    194 80%

    3rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    60.0 60%

    43rd

    23
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.00 75%

    75th

    44

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