Department of Literature, Film, and Theatre Studies

Postgraduate Study in The Department of Literature, Film, and Theatre Studies


Research Degrees:

The Department welcomes applications from graduates to work for the research degrees MPhil and PhD. Between them the members of the Department offer a wide range of expertise. As well as Literature we offer a PhD or MPhil in Theatre Studies, in Film, and in Creative Writing. Please contact Jane Thorp for details.

Consult our people pages for information about individual lecturers' publications and research interests.

A Code of Practice lays down positive procedures and areas of responsibility which establish and promote the working relationship of student and supervisor. The Code is set out in the Notes for Guidance which are issued to students at the beginning of their research. The Notes also contain detailed information and advice about the starting and organising of research. Progress is discussed with students at regular meetings of their Supervisory Board, consisting of the supervisor and two other members of staff, with a view to encouraging the strong points of their intellectual development while conducting their research.

A regular staff-graduate seminar provides a forum, both intellectual and social, at which research students may give papers on their work in progress. Visiting scholars are invited to speak about their research. Training in research techniques is offered by the Department and is obligatory for research students in their first year of study. Interdisciplinary seminars are also offered by other departments in the School. In recent years, a number of conferences held by the University have provided opportunities for research students to present papers.

Each research student has the use of a shared study-room situated in the Department. 

Learning and Development Postgraduate Page.

 

Master of Philosophy

Research for the MPhil degree normally lasts two years full time, or four years part time. Examination is by thesis, normally of 40-60,000 words. An MPhil candidate may be allowed to become a candidate for a PhD if initial research suggests that may be appropriate.

Doctor of Philosophy

Critical PhD degrees in Literature, Film, and Theatre Studies

  • PhD in Literature (PhD full or part time, MPhil)
  • PhD in Film (PhD full or part time, MPhil)
  • PhD in Theatre Studies (PhD full or part time, MPhil)

PhD degrees with Creative Practice in Literature, Film, and Theatre Studies

  • Creative Writing (PhD full or part time, MPhil)
  • Film Studies with Creative Practice (PhD full or part time, MPhil)
  • Theatre Studies, Playwriting (PhD full or part time, MPhil)

Applicants for PhD research should be finishing or have completed an MA or equivalent degree. Research normally lasts three years full time or six years part time.

 

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