📘 Program Name: PhD in Film Studies
⏳ Program Duration: 3–5 Years (Full-Time)
💻 Delivery Mode: On-Campus / Online / Hybrid
🎓 Credit Hours: 60
📅 Intake: Fall and Spring
🏛️ Degree Awarded By: Arizona International University

🌍 Program Overview:
The PhD in Film Studies at Arizona International University offers an in-depth exploration of the history, theory, and practice of cinema. This program is designed for students who wish to develop critical perspectives on film as an art form, cultural phenomenon, and social influence. The curriculum integrates theoretical frameworks, historical contexts, and practical skills, preparing students for academic, research, and curatorial careers in the global film industry. Through a combination of coursework, research, and the completion of a dissertation, students will explore the evolution of film, cinematic techniques, and the intersection of film with other art forms, media, and social movements.

📚 Curriculum Highlights:

• 🎬 Introduction to Film Theory

• 🎥 History of Cinema

• 📽️ Film Genre Studies

• 🎞️ Film Aesthetics and Criticism

• 🎬 Global Cinema

• 📝 Documentary Studies

• 🎤 Film Production and Technology

• 🎓 Film Studies Research Methods

• 📚 Cinema and Society

• 💡 Dissertation and Research Project

🎯 Career Outcomes:

• 🎬 Film Professor

• 🎥 Film Critic

• 📽️ Film Historian

• 🎞️ Film Curator

• 📝 Documentary Filmmaker

• 🎬 Screenwriter

• 🎓 Film Industry Consultant

• 🎤 Film Festival Organizer

• 🎬 Media Researcher

• 📚 Cultural Studies Researcher

🌐 Global Exposure & Partnerships:

• 🌏 Collaborations with international film festivals, production studios, and academic institutions.

• 🎤 Opportunities to attend global film conferences, workshops, and festivals.

• 🧳 Internships with film production companies, museums, cultural institutions, and media organizations.

• 📚 Exchange programs with renowned universities and film schools worldwide.

📝 Admission Requirements:

• 🎓 Master’s degree in a related field (e.g., film studies, media studies, cultural studies, or a related discipline).

• 📄 Resume and Statement of Purpose

• 📝 Research Proposal outlining your intended dissertation or research topic in film studies.

• 🗣️ English Proficiency (IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 80 / AIU English Test)

• 🎞️ Portfolio or Samples of Work (e.g., film analysis, written essays, or film-related projects) may be requested.

💰 Tuition & Financial Aid:

• 📚 Annual Tuition: $18,500

• 🎓 Scholarships and research assistantships available

• 🧾 Paid internships and fellowships may be offered