Research
POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH DEGREE PROGRAMMES
1.PhD in Film and Visual Studies (Creative Practice)
We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates interested in these studio-based programmes providing challenging opportunities for the study of film, photography and imaging via a combination of critical study and creative practice.
Students opting for the creative practice route will produce a body of supervised imaging work designed for exhibition, accompanied by a dissertation of up to 50,000 words intended to assist them in contextualising their work within the broader field of visual culture.
Each student is allocated a specialist supervisor and their studies are overseen by a supervisory committee facilitating access to a wide range of subject expertise. In addition, students participate in a series of research workshops designed to both assist them in writing their dissertations and in acquiring the technical skills needed to develop and deliver their practice projects.
All registered students have access to the School’s extensive film and imaging production facilities as well as to first class libraries.
We particularly welcome applications from those working as teachers/lecturers in the media arts area and the programme aims to assist your professional development as researchers, teachers and creative practitioners.
We are particularly interested in applications in the following areas:
- Documentary film and photography
- Experimental film and multimedia
- Ethnographic film and photography
- New media and aesthetic practices in the moving image
Duration: 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time.
Entrance Requirements: Normally a first or good upper second class degree in relevant subject area (or EU/US equivalent).
Current Research Areas: As noted in MPhil.
Title of research area: Film and Visual Studies.
Content: Specified research area.
Funding: As noted in MPhil.
Careers: Media/Journalism; Arts Management; Curation; Academic/teaching.
Contact: Dr Des O’Rawe d.orawe@qub.ac.uk
2.PhD/M.Phil in Film and Visual Studies (Critical Practice)
Aim: To offer students the opportunity to undertake advanced, original research via film scholarship in one of the department’s areas of specialisation: Avant-garde and independent cinema; Irish film and visual culture; world cinemas and comparative film studies; film aesthetics; cinema history and historiography.
Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time.
Entrance Requirements: Normally a first or good upper second class degree in relevant subject area (or EU/US equivalent).
Current Research Areas: As noted in MPhil.
Title of research area: Film and Visual Studies.
Content: Specified research area.
Funding: As noted in MPhil.
Careers: Media/Journalism; Arts Management; Curation; Academic/teaching.
Contact: Preferred supervisor (see staff list) and/or Dr Des O’Rawe d.orawe@qub.ac.uk
M.Phil in FILM & VISUAL STUDIES
Aim: To offer students the opportunity to undertake advanced research via traditional film scholarship or via a creative practice route in one of the Department’s areas of specialisation.
Duration: 2 years full-time; 4 years part-time.
Entrance Requirements: Normally a good upper second class degree in relevant subject area (or equivalent professional experience and attainment).
Current Research Areas: Documentary and Experimental Film Practice; Film Aesthetics and History; Relationship between Film and Visual Arts; World cinema and comparative film cultures, Ireland and Cinema.
Title of research area: Film and Visual Studies.
Content: Normally 1 research methods module + specified area of research. This can include a practical component.
Funding: DEL, some university funding opportunities.
Special Features: Combination of practice and critical methodologies; opportunities for mentoring by professional film-makers and photographers.
Careers: Media/Journalism; Arts Management and Curation; Academic/teaching.
