Overview

For entry at PhD level, we would normally expect candidates to have an MA or equivalent. Modern Languages and Cultures accepts students for a research degree leading to a PhD of the University of London.

Features

Applicants for this French Studies degree at Queen Mary University of London are accepted on the basis of previous academic performance and subject to the availability of a member of staff to supervise their work.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Modern French and Francophone literature and its socio-political contexts

Visual cultures of the French-speaking world

Theoretical approaches to the literature of the French-speaking world

Cross-cultural approaches to literature in French

Pre-modern literature in French

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-16 00:00:00

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More details

There is no fixed closing date for applications, but you should remember that decisions on applications will be made as quickly as possible.

Language

English

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

76

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Language Studies View 161 other PhDs in Language Studies in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

76

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Other requirements

General requirements

a Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in the relevant subject, with a minimum final degree classification of 2.1 (or international equivalent)

a Master's degree (or international equivalent) in the relevant subject, with a minimum final degree classification of Merit (or international equivalent)

proof of proficiency in academic English (e.g., minimum IELTS 7.0, with a minimum of 7.0 in writing), where applicable

a compelling research proposal that closely aligns with the research interests and expertise of staff in the department

capacity to conduct independent and original PhD-level research (as evidenced by a statement of purpose and letters of reference)

Tuition Fee

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International

23050 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 23050 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

4712 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4712 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for London

1137 - 2157 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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