Overview
Staff have a wide range of research interests in German and Austrian literature, culture, film, thought, history, art history, visual culture and linguistics, and welcome enquiries in these fields.
Why study this degree at UCL?
PhD students enrolled on the German MPhil/PhD programme enjoy unparalleled access to library resources (the UCL library, the Senate House library, the Warburg Institute and the British Library), a broad range of research skills courses offered by the Doctoral School, which are part of the doctoral programme, and a variety of cultural events offered by DAAD, the Goethe-Institut, Europa House and the German Embassy.
All students have a primary and a secondary supervisor to guide them through their PhD studies, and they can apply for funds to conduct research at specialist libraries in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Careers
Recent graduates from the German programme from University College London (UCL) have gone on to work in diverse sectors including academia and curatorship as well as the BBC, the BFI, advertising and the film industry.
Programme Structure
Research areas:- Medieval German literature
- German history
- German art history
- German and Austrian literary and cultural studies
- German sociolinguistics
- Translation theory
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
- Research degrees may start at any time of the year, but typically start in September.
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Language
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Disciplines
German and Scandinavian studies View 14 other PhDs in German and Scandinavian studies in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.
Tuition Fee
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International
26200 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26200 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
5860 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5860 GBP per year during 36 months.
Part-time:
- UK: £2,930
- International: £13,100
Living costs for London
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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