Film and Television

The University of Bristol offers a comprehensive research program in Film and Television, available as both MPhil and PhD degrees. The MPhil is a one-year full-time program culminating in a 25,000-word dissertation, while the PhD program spans up to four years full-time, requiring an 80,000-word thesis. Both programs allow for practice-based research and the option to audit relevant taught master's units. The department specializes in various areas including classical Hollywood cinema, British cinema, and television drama, and encourages interdisciplinary research through collaborative supervisory teams. Students can choose to study via distance learning or on-campus, making it accessible to a wider audience. The program is particularly suited for those aiming for careers in higher education or high-level research in film and television.