PhD in Film Studies PhD

For PhD in Film Studies PhD, tuition is 34,349 USD per year.

Overview

Research in the Department of Languages, Cultures and Film is characterised by an interest in the global dimensions of language-based study. When you undertake our Film Studies PhD, you’ll benefit from expertise in a wide range of disciplines, ensuring you receive the support you need to become a well-rounded researcher.

Introduction

Our research strengths include:

• Hispanic, Lusophone and Francophone cultures and societies outside of Europe
• Migrant and transnational cultures in Europe
• Multilingualism
• Sociolinguistics
• World cinema
• The cultural impacts of European expansion and colonialism
• Global Black Studies
• The processes of translation and transculturation implicit in all those encounters.

We also have expertise in histories and memories, specifically in themes relating to representations of war and conflict in different international contexts.

Research culture

Our research groups provide a forum for the exchange of new concepts and knowledge produced by staff and postgraduate researchers.

The University of Liverpool, founded in 1882 and located in the vibrant city of Liverpool, is a research-intensive institution with a global student body of around 32,000, including approximately 17,700 international students. The university offers a wide range of programs—over 200—across sciences, engineering, humanities, health and business, combining rigorous academics with practical industry links. Its historic campus and city connections provide a lively cultural setting and strong transport links across the UK and beyond.

Research and employability are central to the Liverpool experience, with interdisciplinary projects, industry partnerships and extensive placement opportunities embedded in many degrees. Students benefit from modern facilities, dedicated career services and a supportive academic community that helps translate theory into professional practice. The university's global networks also create exchange and collaboration pathways for study abroad and joint research.

International students receive comprehensive support from pre-arrival guidance to on-campus services, including English language support, visa advice and student societies that foster social integration. Liverpool’s affordable living costs relative to other UK cities, combined with its cultural life and sporting traditions, make it attractive to students seeking a balanced academic and social experience. The University of Liverpool is well-suited to ambitious students aiming for impactful research, strong career outcomes and a cosmopolitan student life.