Overview

While the research is defined in terms of language culture and location, the research topics they are engaged in are very wide-ranging, with an emphasis on historical, cultural and political developments in the societies living in these regions.

The research team is forward-looking and interdisciplinary, encouraging connections with the arts, humanities, social sciences and beyond.

The research team actively support the development of international research networks. At present they are involved in collaborative projects with partners in Europe, the French and Hispanic Caribbean, Francophone Africa, Asia and North America.

Key Features

In the Languages and Cultures programme from the University of Chester , they explore the global regions where the languages we teach are spoken, be it Chinese, French, German or Spanish. They consider the interrelationship of cultures in the formation, reconfiguration and representation of identities.

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Programme Structure

Areas of research include:

French and Francophone Studies

The French team has research specialisms across Francophone Area Studies, and has developed particular strengths in French and francophone literatures, popular cultures, postcolonial movements and identity politics.

Hispanic and Iberian Studies

In addition to providing research supervision across a range of historical, political and cultural aspects of the Spanish-speaking world, staff in the Spanish and Hispano-American team offer the research students particular expertise in Cuban studies based on their own fieldwork and academic research conducted in the Hispanic Caribbean.

German Studies and Chinese Studies

Research in German encompasses memory studies, post reunification cultural politics, oral history and criminality in East Germany.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-05-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-10-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-27 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2028-01-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-10-19 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

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91

OR

4.5

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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On Campus

Campus Location

Chester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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91

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4.5

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62

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General requirements

To be eligible to apply for PhD programmes, applicants should normally have, or expect to obtain, at least an upper second class honours degree in a discipline appropriate to their intended area of research.

Substantial prior research experience may, in some instances, be acceptable in place of a first degree qualification.

A completed application, two references (in most cases the references shall come from independent academic referees, i.e. they are not normally provided by a prospective supervisor), an up-to-date CV and copies of appropriate certificates or transcripts must be uploaded to the application in order to be considered.

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Tuition Fees

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15627 GBP / year

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5238 GBP / year

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Part-time tuition fees:

UK: £2,619 / year

International: £7,814 / year

Living costs

Chester

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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