[Commlist] Funded PhD opportunity: British cinema and genre

Please find below the details of a fully-funded PhD studentship 
opportunity at Northumbria University in the area of “British cinema and 
genre”. The deadline for applications is *_31 March 2021_*, with the 
project commencing *_1 June 2021_*. The studentship is available to Home 
students and includes a full stipend, paid for three years at RCUK rates 
(for 2020/21, this is £15,285 pa) and full tuition fees.

The full advert can be found here: 
https://www.findaphd.com/phds/programme/department-of-arts-advert-reference-rdf20-adss-arts-walker/?p4226 
<https://www.findaphd.com/phds/programme/department-of-arts-advert-reference-rdf20-adss-arts-walker/?p4226>.

*British cinema and genre: new approaches to popular film*

Applications are invited from individuals in possession of a BA and MA 
for a PhD project about British film and genre at Northumbria 
University. Supervised by Dr Johnny Walker, the project will enhance 
understanding of popular British film by offering a revisionist 
perspective on areas of which there are extant studies or by examining 
areas that are hitherto unexplored.

While Dr Walker is an expert on horror and exploitation cinema, the 
focus of the proposed PhD need not fall within these areas, nor be 
restricted to one genre. Any genre, historical period, or 
industrial/social context will be considered. The project must 
demonstrate an original contribution to knowledge. Projects which 
evidence methodological innovation are encouraged.

Proposals may address:

·The relationship between British cinema and genre theory

·The relationship between industrial practices and genre cinema

·The history of British cinema and genre

·Recent developments in British genre cinema

·Key or overlooked figures or companies in British genre cinema (e.g. 
filmmakers, producers, distributors, actors)

·The relationship between British genre cinema and technology (e.g., 
production, distribution)

Prospective students may contact Dr Walker with any queries 
((johnny.walker /at/ northumbria.ac.uk) 
<mailto:(johnny.walker /at/ northumbria.ac.uk)>). More information about 
Dr Walker and his research interests can be found on his staff profile 
page: 
https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/about-us/our-staff/w/dr-johnny-walker/ 
<https://www.findaphd.com/common/clickCount.aspx?theid=4226&type=186&DID=1151&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.northumbria.ac.uk%2fabout-us%2four-staff%2fw%2fdr-johnny-walker%2f>

As noted above, the studentship is available to Home students and 
includes a full stipend, paid for three years at RCUK rates (for 
2020/21, this is £15,285 pa) and full tuition fees.

Please note: to be classed as a Home student, candidates must meet the 
following criteria:
• Be a UK National (meeting residency requirements), or
• have settled status, or
• have pre-settled status (meeting residency requirements), or
• have indefinite leave to remain or enter.

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