Overview

As part of the German PhD programme at University of Nottingham, you are required to attend all departmental research seminars and special lectures and deliver at least one paper of your own each year, usually at the annual Postgraduate Forum or at a work-in-progress seminar.

Features

At the end of three years’ full-time registration, plus one year optional writing-up, you will have written a thesis of between 80,000-100,000 words on a topic which makes a significant contribution to research in German studies.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Linguistics and medieval studies

History of language teaching

Constructions of national identity from the 18th century to the present day

Myth in German literature from the 18th century to the present day

Romanticism

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-23 00:00:00

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More details

International students should apply as early as possible to ensure you have enough time to apply for your student visa and submit any documentation

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Language Studies German and Scandinavian studies View 17 other PhDs in German and Scandinavian studies in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

7

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100

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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
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Other requirements

General requirements

2:1 (or international equivalent) in an arts, humanities or social science subject – we would usually expect you to hold, or be working towards, a masters degree in a relevant subject.

We accept a wide range of qualifications from all over the world.

Tuition Fee

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International

21500 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21500 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

5100 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5100 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Nottingham

583 - 978 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 German.

Available Scholarships

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