Overview
Language, to us, is inseparable from culture. As such, we encourage you to think broadly and explore the implications of language in a wider perspective. Join our community and undertake a specialised research project under the guidance of experienced and well-published supervisors.
Working with colleagues elsewhere in the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, and across the wider University, we are able to support PhD theses crossing boundaries between disciplines and/or languages.
Over the course of your PhD French at The University of Edinburgh, you’ll be expected to complete an original body of work under the expert guidance of your supervisors leading to a dissertation of between 70,000 and 100,000 words. You will be awarded your doctorate if your thesis is judged to be of an appropriate standard, and your research makes a definite contribution to knowledge.
Facilities
The historic capital city of Edinburgh contains exceptional resources for study and research in French. Based in the Main University Library, the Centre for Research Collections is unique in the UK, bringing together a collection of more than 400,000 rare books, six kilometres of archives and manuscripts, and the University’s collections of art, historical musical instruments and other objects. Many of our Special Collections are digitised and available online.
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Our research expertise covers a wide range of areas, including:
- adaptation studies
- contemporary politics and institutions
- film studies
- Francophone and post-colonial studies
- French thought
- literature from the Middle Ages to the present day
- self-writing
- translation studies
- word and image
- word and music
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Language Studies Languages View 98 other Masters in Languages in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A UK 2:1 honours degree and a masters degree, or their international equivalents, in a related subject. We may also consider your application if you have equivalent qualifications or experience; please check with your potential supervisor before you apply.
Tuition Fee
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International
21150 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 21150 GBP per year and a duration of 36 months. -
National
4500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 4500 GBP per year and a duration of 36 months.
PhD PT fees
- International - £10,575
- Home: £2,250
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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