Overview
Undertaking doctoral research allows you to develop in-depth knowledge, while making a meaningful contribution to your chosen field.
With guidance from our expert supervisors, you'll carry out extensive independent research culminating in a thesis of up to 100,000 words. Broadly speaking the area covered by the Institute’s expertise is French, German, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese studies; Literature; Cultural studies; and, Comparative and interdisciplinary studies are also available in a number of subject areas.
On completing this Modern Languages degree from School of Advanced Study, University of London, you'll be well prepared for specialist career paths both within academia and beyond.
Opportunities and Facilities
- As part of the School of Advanced Study (SAS), University of London, you will benefit from a collaborative, interdisciplinary research environment. You’ll learn from leading specialists in your field; hone your research skills in our sector-leading training programmes; expand your knowledge through an extensive calendar of events, conferences, and seminars and become part of a worldwide network of humanities scholars.
- The Institute of Languages, Cultures and Societies enjoys close links with other SAS members and is home to a diverse, international, and vibrant community of scholars covering its major language and culture areas. Throughout the academic year it is host to a lively programme of events, conferences and seminars that is at the heart of the functioning of the disciplinary area.
Programme Structure
The Institute of Modern Languages Research offers doctoral research supervision in the following broad areas:
- French, German, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese studies
- Literatures in a Modern Language
- Cultural studies (especially migration and 'belonging' or translingual and transcultural creative practice)
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 60 months
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Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Before submitting an application you are advised to contact a member of the Institute's academic staff who has interests in your proposed field of study to discuss your proposal.
- Before agreeing to accept you, the School will require you to submit a research proposal, so it is worthwhile having this drafted ahead of a formal application.
Tuition Fee
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International
15810 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15810 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
6130 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6130 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for London
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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