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Literature, Film, and Theatre Studies

Research degrees

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Be at the intersection of innovation and academic excellence

As a postgraduate research student in our department, you will be part of a large and active research community where graduate students and staff work together in a creative and intellectually challenging environment. Find supervision opportunities, browse our degrees, and explore our research in further detail.


How to apply

Browse degrees by subject

Journalism

PhD Journalism MPhil Journalism MSc (by Dissertation) Journalism

Film Studies

PhD Film Studies MPhil Film Studies PhD Film Studies (Creative Practice) MPhil Film Studies (Creative Practice) MA (by Dissertation) Film Studies

Creative Writing

PhD Creative Writing MA (by Dissertation) Creative Writing MPhil Creative Writing

Literature

PhD Literature MPhil Literature MA (by Dissertation) Literature

Drama

PhD Drama and Performance PhD Drama and Performance (Practice as Research) PhD Theatre Studies PhD Theatre Studies (Scriptwriting)

Got a topic in mind? Look for a supervisor

You can use the search bar below to enter your areas of interest, and we'll show you which academics specialise in your field. You can also browse all of our staff profiles within the department and explore their research strengths individually.

Before making your application, please contact our supervisors to discuss your thesis interests. Don't worry if you're not sure which is the best research degree for you right now or exactly what your these will involve. Your supervisor will help you to secure the most suitable exit award.

Search tip: Essex is interdisciplinary at heart, so we'll show you a list of supervisors who specialise in your interests from across the university.

Grow your research profile

Doctoral Training Partnerships

CHASE See our current PhD CHASE funded opportunity for 2024

Funding your degree

Explore scholarships and bursaries Get up to £2500 to develop your skills with Proficio Alumni loyalty discount

Tuition fees

View our postgraduate research fees View visiting research student fees for 2023-24 How to pay your fees

Research strengths in the department

Our areas of expertise

Research clusters Read our research case studies

Research Centres

Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Literary Studies Centre for Creative Writing Centre for Film and Screen Media Centre for Theatre Research

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Postgraduate Research Director

Professor Jonathan Lichtenstein

Professor Jonathan Lichtenstein

Professor

Literature, Film, and Theatre Studies, University of Essex

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Got a question?

Get in touch if you're looking for more information about our postgraduate research offer, how to find a supervisor, or are looking for something else. We're happy to help answer your questions.

Email our postgraduate research director
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