Overview

This French Research programme offered by King's College London enables students to undertake original doctoral investigation across the full spectrum of French and Francophone studies. Researchers benefit from specialist supervision in literature, visual culture, intellectual history, politics, and cultural analysis, while developing projects that contribute new perspectives to French studies and related interdisciplinary fields. The programme supports research spanning multiple historical periods and encourages innovative approaches to textual, cultural, and political questions.

Key Facts

Students join a vibrant research community within the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures, participating in seminars, research activities, scholarly discussion, and international collaborations. The programme is strengthened by graduate exchanges with the Université de Paris Nanterre and the Ecole Normale Supérieure Lyon, while extensive training opportunities support both academic and professional development.

Programme Structure

Research Areas:

French Literature
Francophone Literature
Visual Culture
French Thought
Modern French History
French Politics
Film Studies
Critical Theory
French Cultural Studies
Francophone Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 48 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-06-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-11 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-25 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2028-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-11-20 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

2:1 first degree, usually in French (or in a combined honours degree including French)

and a taught master's degree with an overall grade of at least Merit.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

29000 GBP / year

≈ 29000 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

7100 GBP / year

≈ 7100 GBP / year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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