Course at a Glance
- PhDDegree level
- 4 yearsDuration
- Kingston, CanadaLocation
- Creative and Performing ArtsField of study
- EnglishLanguage of instruction
- KingstonCampus
- Doctor of PhilosophyAwards
- $5,888Fees
- AvailableScholarship
About this programme
Overview Faculty Programs Courses Purpose and Philosophy The Department of Film and Media (FILM), in partnership with the Agnes Etherington Art Centre (Agnes) has developed the Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Screen Cultures and Curatorial Studies (SCCS). The core concept in both degrees is the linkage of adjacent disciplines: film and media studies and, more generally, the study of visual culture, film and media production, and curatorial studies and practice.
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The primary objective of the program is to provide integrated graduate level-training for film/media/curation practices in both academic and non-academic professional applications. Graduates from the program will acquire comprehensive training, practical research and/or production experience while gaining an understanding of the entirety of the lifecycle of a film/media work and its reception, and gain knowledge, skills and critical insight to enable them to participate professionally in creative exhibition, presentation and interpretive display contexts. The slate of courses provides robust opportunities to participate in and benefit from experiential, applied learning through guided team projects and individual creative projects requiring active synthesis of research, analytical, presentation/communication, negotiation, consensus building, aesthetic discernment, networking and resource management skills. Importantly, and congruent with the premises of the graduate program, these skills will span the material and digital realms. The Agnes physical display spaces are paralleled by an active online program stre ...
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- English requirementIELTS Overall 7.0
- Study modeFull Time
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Entry requirements
Calendar entry for this degree: PhD (48 Months) The requirements of the PhD are: 1. five courses: a. 3 Core Courses: SCCS 910 Professional Development in Screen Cultures and Curatorial Studies SCCS 912 Critical and Theoretical Approaches to Screen Cultures and Curatorial Studies SCCS 914 Histories and Methodologies of Screen Cultures and Curatorial Studies (Doctoral students with a Queen's MA in Screen Cultures and Curatorial Studies need only take 1of these 3 Core Course: SCCS 910.) b. 2 Option Courses (electives) from this list or selected from graduate courses taught in various units within the university: SCCS 821 Screen Cultures and Curatorial Summer Institute Micro Course (1.0 credit units) SCCS 900 Screen Cultures and Curatorial Studies Practicum SCCS 915 Studies in Screen Cultures and Curatorial Studies I SCCS 918 Studies in Screen Cultures and Curatorial Studies II SCCS 920 Media Production Seminar SCCS 928 Critical Curatorial Seminar SCCS 930 Curating in Context SCCS 940 Directed Reading 2. the Qualifying Examination (QE), 3. the PhD Proposal Defense, and 4. the Dissertation/Project (SCCS 999) Year 1 : Fall / Winter - 5 courses; Summer - Research and Writing Year 2 : Fall / Winter – QE, PhD Proposal Summer: Research and Writing Year 3 : Fall / Winter / Summer: - Research / Writing / Production Year 4 : Fall - Writing / Production Winter - Submit Dissertation for Supervisory Review / Revise Dissertation Summer: Defend Dissertation Advancement to Candidacy: Syllabus and Proposal Defence Students advance to candidacy for the PhD after: 1. Completing and passing all required coursework; 2. Completing the Qualifying Exam (QE); and 3 . Successfully preparing a PhD Proposal and undergraduate syllabus, and passing a Proposal Defense. Students who have completed all three steps above are considered to have completed their Comprehensive Examination and are advanced to candidacy. Students who are referred must revise for re-evaluation by the committee, but do not require a second defense. Students who fail must consult with the supervisor and graduate coordinator to decide whether to write and defend a new proposal or to withdraw voluntarily from the program. If a student proceeds to write and defend a second proposal and it also fails, then the student must withdraw. Dissertation General procedures concerning the doctoral dissertation required of all candidates for the PhD are defined in the Graduate Calendar and resources are available on the SGSPA website . Supervisors will advise on matters of scope, methodology, originality, and structure. For Resear ... · English: IELTS 7.0; PTE Academic 65 · English test waiver: Applicants whose native language includes English are not required to sit an English-language proficiency test. A final grade of 80% or more in ESLA 140 or ESLA 150 from Queen's University's English for Academic Purposes Program, achieved at the time of application, may also remove the test requirement. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply · Application fee: CAD 120.00 - non-refundable graduate application fee, payable by Visa or Mastercard; the application is complete only once the fee is paid. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply
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Cost & scholarships
- Tuition$5,888 CAD / year≈ $4,329 / year
- Application feeNo application fee for this programme
- Living costsVary by city — see the destination guide.
- ScholarshipsQueen's publishes no entrance scholarship specific to this programme; the awards open to its applicants are the university-wide graduate ones. Queen's commits to full-time doctoral students "a guaranteed minimum funding package of $25,000 a year" for 2026-2027 in funding-eligible years (typically years 1-4), assembled from internal awards or fellowships (the Queen's Graduate Award), external awards, teaching assistantships or fellowships, research assistantships and the Graduate Research Fellowship. Internal awards need no separate application: "These awards do not require an application, and many are part of funding packages given to students when they receive an admission offer." International applicants are additionally eligible for the Ontario Graduate Scholarship ("The current value of the award is $5,000 per term. Awards will be for two or three consecutive terms"; a small number are made to study-permit holders), Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships, Tri-Council (NSERC/SSHRC/CIHR) awards and Mitacs Globalink awards. SourcesView scholarship page
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- 4Apply for visa4–8 weeks
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Film and Media - Doctor of Philosophy cost?
CAD 5,888 / year.
What English score does it need?
IELTS 7.0 overall is the score listed for this programme.
How long is it?
4 years, as listed by the university.
What are the entry requirements?
Calendar entry for this degree: PhD (48 Months) The requirements of the PhD are: 1. five courses: a. 3 Core Courses: SCCS 910 Professional Development in Screen Cultures and Curatorial Studies SCCS 912 Critical and Theoretical Approaches to Screen Cultures and Curatorial Studies SCCS 914 Histories and Methodologies of Screen Cultures and Curatorial Studies (Doctoral students with a Queen's MA in Screen Cultures and Curatorial Studies need only take 1of these 3 Core Course: SCCS 910.) b. 2 Option Courses (electives) from this list or selected from graduate courses taught in various units within the university: SCCS 821 Screen Cultures and Curatorial Summer Institute Micro Course (1.0 credit units) SCCS 900 Screen Cultures and Curatorial Studies Practicum SCCS 915 Studies in Screen Cultures and Curatorial Studies I SCCS 918 Studies in Screen Cultures and Curatorial Studies II SCCS 920 Media Production Seminar SCCS 928 Critical Curatorial Seminar SCCS 930 Curating in Context SCCS 940 Directed Reading 2. the Qualifying Examination (QE), 3. the PhD Proposal Defense, and 4. the Dissertation/Project (SCCS 999) Year 1 : Fall / Winter - 5 courses; Summer - Research and Writing Year 2 : Fall / Winter – QE, PhD Proposal Summer: Research and Writing Year 3 : Fall / Winter / Summer: - Research / Writing / Production Year 4 : Fall - Writing / Production Winter - Submit Dissertation for Supervisory Review / Revise Dissertation Summer: Defend Dissertation Advancement to Candidacy: Syllabus and Proposal Defence Students advance to candidacy for the PhD after: 1. Completing and passing all required coursework; 2. Completing the Qualifying Exam (QE); and 3 . Successfully preparing a PhD Proposal and undergraduate syllabus, and passing a Proposal Defense. Students who have completed all three steps above are considered to have completed their Comprehensive Examination and are advanced to candidacy. Students who are referred must revise for re-evaluation by the committee, but do not require a second defense. Students who fail must consult with the supervisor and graduate coordinator to decide whether to write and defend a new proposal or to withdraw voluntarily from the program. If a student proceeds to write and defend a second proposal and it also fails, then the student must withdraw. Dissertation General procedures concerning the doctoral dissertation required of all candidates for the PhD are defined in the Graduate Calendar and resources are available on the SGSPA website . Supervisors will advise on matters of scope, methodology, originality, and structure. For Resear ... · English: IELTS 7.0; PTE Academic 65 · English test waiver: Applicants whose native language includes English are not required to sit an English-language proficiency test. A final grade of 80% or more in ESLA 140 or ESLA 150 from Queen's University's English for Academic Purposes Program, achieved at the time of application, may also remove the test requirement. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply · Application fee: CAD 120.00 - non-refundable graduate application fee, payable by Visa or Mastercard; the application is complete only once the fee is paid. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply
Is there a scholarship?
Queen's publishes no entrance scholarship specific to this programme; the awards open to its applicants are the university-wide graduate ones. Queen's commits to full-time doctoral students "a guaranteed minimum funding package of $25,000 a year" for 2026-2027 in funding-eligible years (typically years 1-4), assembled from internal awards or fellowships (the Queen's Graduate Award), external awards, teaching assistantships or fellowships, research assistantships and the Graduate Research Fellowship. Internal awards need no separate application: "These awards do not require an application, and many are part of funding packages given to students when they receive an admission offer." International applicants are additionally eligible for the Ontario Graduate Scholarship ("The current value of the award is $5,000 per term. Awards will be for two or three consecutive terms"; a small number are made to study-permit holders), Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships, Tri-Council (NSERC/SSHRC/CIHR) awards and Mitacs Globalink awards. Sources View scholarship page
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