PhD in Film Studies

Montréal Campus, Montreal, Canada

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48 monthsProgram duration

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Communication and Media StudiesMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Communication and Media Studies

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The main objective of the Ph.D. (film studies) program is to train high-level specialists in the field of film studies. The specialists trained in this way will be able to contribute to scientific research, the conservation and dissemination of film heritage, college and university education, specialized journalism and film criticism.
Strengths:

Numerous scholarships awarded to the most deserving film studies students.
Conferences, round tables and seminars to familiarize you with the field of research.
Many active research groups.
CiNéMAS magazine, the most important film studies magazine in Canada; an international publication edited by the Department of Film Studies.
The Observatoire du cinéma au Québec (OCQ), a university structure that encourages and facilitates dialogue between the worlds of study and practice of cinema, in particular by bringing together artisans and students.
The series “At the heart of Quebec cinema”, produced as part of the CIN2118 and CIN2119 courses – Film production in Quebec 1 and 2 – is broadcast on Canal Savoir and on Tou.tv and receives renowned guests who come to share their experience in directing and film production.
Average funding of $15,000 for top applicants for admission.

Program overview

Main Subject

Communication and Media Studies

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Numerous scholarships awarded to the most deserving film studies students.
Conferences, round tables and seminars to familiarize you with the field of research.
Many active research groups.
CiNéMAS magazine, the most important film studies magazine in Canada; an international publication edited by the Department of Film Studies.
The Observatoire du cinéma au Québec (OCQ), a university structure that encourages and facilitates dialogue between the worlds of study and practice of cinema, in particular by bringing together artisans and students.
The series “At the heart of Quebec cinema”, produced as part of the CIN2118 and CIN2119 courses – Film production in Quebec 1 and 2 – is broadcast on Canal Savoir and on Tou.tv and receives renowned guests who come to share their experience in directing and film production.
Average funding of $15,000 for top applicants for admission.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

GPA

3.5+

To be eligible as a regular doctoral student in film studies, the candidate must:

meet the general eligibility conditions (section XXVI) of the Academic Regulations for Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
hold a master's degree in cinema or cinematographic studies, a diploma adequately preparing for the studies he wishes to undertake or attest to training deemed equivalent
have obtained, in the 2nd cycle, an average of at least 3.5 out of 4.3 or the equivalent

Program Duration

4 Years

Starting Month(s)

Aug

Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fee and scholarships

Scholarships

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