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PhD in Film Studies in French

4 Years On Campus Phd Program

University of Pittsburgh

Program Overview

The PhD in Film Studies with a Concentration in French is an interdisciplinary and interdepartmental degree that allows students to work at the intersection of film studies and French studies. Students will acquire a firm grounding in the disciplinary methodologies of both fields at all stages of the program. Film studies coursework stresses the history, theory, and aesthetics of international cinema, video, television, and new media. French seminars anchor students in the literary and cultural history of France and Francophone countries, while enabling students to pursue theoretical, aesthetic, and historical questions in the broader field of film studies.

Program Key Stats

$37830 (Annual cost)



55 %

Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

BA/MA (or equivalent degree) in French, Italian, or related field, Previous academic performance, Letters of recommendation, Personal statement, Writing sample, Interview, either on campus or by telephone.

Career Options

  • A degree in French provides excellent careers as an Interpreter
  • Translator
  • Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
  • Import/export broker
  • Secondary school teacher
  • Tourism marketing officer
  • Travel agent

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