Overview

As a postgraduate researcher, you’ll conduct original research work under the guidance of your supervisors. You'll have regular meetings to monitor your progress and develop an initial training plan to make sure you are acquiring the appropriate skills for your research.

Features

Your initial priority is refining a research plan and establishing a feasible timescale for your project.

During the early part of your Languages, Cultures and Societies PhD at University of Leeds, you'll undertake a range of research methods modules to support your research activities.

Programme Structure

Areas of supervision

Research opportunities are available across the School of Languages, Cultures and Societies.

You can explore our research areas to discover more about our academic staff and where your research interests may fit.

You can search our research opportunities database to search for a supervisor in your area.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-05-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-09-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Leeds, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Language Studies View 159 other PhDs in Language Studies in United Kingdom

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

Your research proposal

A completed application form for research postgraduate study

Copies of your degree certificates and transcripts - if your original degree certificates and transcripts are not in English, certified English translations in addition to the original documents are required.

Two academic references

If English is not your first language, you will also need to provide evidence of an English language qualification.

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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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

23000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 23000 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

4786 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Leeds

637 - 1103 GBP /month

Living costs

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, Cultures and Societies.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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