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Overview
This Languages programme offered by Manchester Metropolitan University offers opportunities for original investigation spanning language, literature, culture, communication, and media. Research can focus on French, German, Italian, Spanish, and multilingual contexts, exploring areas such as fiction, cinema, popular culture, autobiography, translation, and linguistic analysis.
Key Facts
Candidates engage with a vibrant scholarly environment supported by research groups, public events, workshops, seminars, festivals, and lectures. A tailored development programme complements independent enquiry, while specialist supervision supports projects examining contemporary cultural practices, digital interaction, information behaviour, journalism, education, and social issues.
Programme Structure
Topics include:
- Critical reading and literature review
- English for research
- Redevelopment
- Research methods
- Autobiography
- Contemporary French cinema
- French linguistics
- French popular culture and popular literature
- Modern and contemporary French fiction
- Symbolist aesthetics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
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Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Manchester, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
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Other requirements
General requirements
- To apply, you’ll need a first or 2.1 honours degree, or an equivalent qualification.
- Required documents may include a CV, academic transcripts, certificates, references and passport copy.
- International applicants must provide English-language evidence where required.
- Admission depends on satisfactory references, eligibility and available supervisory expertise.
- Applicants are encouraged to apply early due to limited places.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents20000 GBP / year≈ 20000 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents5238 GBP / year≈ 5238 GBP / year
Living costs
Manchester
United Kingdom
645 - 1197 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Languages.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
Provided by university
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Sports Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
The Aga Khan Foundation’s International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
28 Feb 2027
Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
19000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarships for PhD Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2027
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
22500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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