PhD Program in Cinema and Media Studies

PhD in Cinema and Media Studies
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or its equivalent by the time of enrollment.
Other Requirements:
- Strong academic record and research potential.
- Demonstrated interest in interdisciplinary study of film and media.
- Proficiency in English.
- For non-native English speakers, submission of TOEFL or IELTS scores may be required.

Submit applications through the Division of the Arts & Humanities Admissions website.
Applications for the PhD program open in September.
Final decisions are made by the faculty as a whole.
Documents Required:
- Completed application form.
- Statement of purpose.
- Writing sample.
- Letters of recommendation.
- Transcripts.
- GRE scores (if required).
- TOEFL or IELTS scores (for non-native English speakers).

Funding Coverage:
- Full tuition coverage.
- Annual stipend of $37,000 (as of Autumn 2023).
- Fully paid individual annual premiums for UChicago's student health insurance (U-SHIP).
- Graduate student services fee.
Duration of Funding
- Typically covers the duration of the PhD program, contingent on satisfactory academic progress.
Extra Benefits:
- Opportunities for supplemental funding from within the department and the Humanities Division.
- Pedagogical experience as teaching assistants and lecturers.
- Access to a vibrant academic community with 18 core faculty members and close to 40 graduate students.
- Engagement in seminars, workshops, and events run with the Film Studies Center.

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Fields of Study

Arts

Coverage

Full Tuition Waiver + Other Expenses

Deadline

Program Deadline Applies

TypeMerit Based

FundingFellowship

Country United States of America

University of Chicago