Overview
With guidance from our expert supervisors, you'll carry out extensive independent research culminating in a thesis of up to 100,000 words.
Broadly speaking, the area covered by the Institute’s expertise is within the fields of French and Francophone, German, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese, and Latin American/Caribbean studies; Literature; Cultural studies; and, Comparative and interdisciplinary studies are also available in a number of subject areas.
Features
- This Languages, Cultures and Societies degree at University of London presents the opportunity to gain expertise in your area of interest while also honing a range of transferable skills.
- On completing this course, you'll be well prepared for specialist career paths both within academia and beyond.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Cities and cultures
- Comparative/world literature
- Digital Humanities
- Exile writing
- Film and cultural studies
- French and Francophone studies
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 60 months
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Language Studies View 176 other PhDs in Language Studies in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Before submitting an application you are advised to contact a member of the Institute's academic staff who has interests in your proposed field of study to discuss your proposal.
- Before agreeing to accept you, the School will require you to submit a research proposal, so it is worthwhile having this drafted ahead of a formal application.
- Candidates will normally receive an initial response to their application within 28 working days. Those who have been formally interviewed will normally be informed within one week as to whether they are to be offered a place.
- a IELTS score of 7.0 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component.
Tuition Fee
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International
15500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15500 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
6130 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6130 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for London
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
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