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Northwestern University · Radio/Television/Film
A humanities-based doctorate in the history, theory and criticism of film, television, digital and sound media, with nine core courses, electives, master's and qualifying exams, and a dissertation. Admitted students receive five years of funding covering tuition, health insurance and a stipend.
| Field | Classification | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Film Studies | Dedicated degreeThe degree itself is in this field. | Source: screencultures.northwestern.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
PhD in Screen Cultures covering history, theory and criticism of film, television, digital and sound media.
Source: screencultures.northwestern.edu · verified October 12, 2026We list verified film degrees only — no certificates, workshops or generic degrees with a few film electives. Eligibility rules
DissertationAfter the qualifying exam, students research and write the dissertation.
Source: screencultures.northwestern.edu · verified October 12, 2026As listed on the program's official page on October 12, 2026. Listing does not mean a faculty member is teaching or supervising new students in a given year.
Source: screencultures.northwestern.edu · verified October 12, 2026| Material | Status | Instructions as published |
|---|---|---|
| Academic writing sample | Required | Writing sample of no more than 5,000 words, double spaced.Length: up to 5000 wordsSource: screencultures.northwestern.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
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Source: screencultures.northwestern.edu · verified October 12, 2026Tuition: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.
Fully funded (all admitted)
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