The MPhil Film and Television at the University of Bristol is designed for aspiring researchers eager to delve deeply into the critical and historical dimensions of screen media. You will engage with a vibrant postgraduate community and benefit from specialist supervisory expertise in areas such as classical Hollywood cinema, British film, television drama, and documentary. This programme is ideal if you are passionate about film and television studies and wish to develop advanced research skills, contributing to the academic discourse within this dynamic field.
This is a standalone, one-year full-time research degree studied on campus, culminating in a 25,000-word dissertation. You will undertake your own independent research project, supported by regular research seminars and presentations within the department and through the regional Screen Research group. You may also have the opportunity to audit relevant taught units from master's programmes. You will graduate with enhanced analytical abilities and a significant piece of original research, preparing you for doctoral study or a career in research-intensive environments.