Overview

Follow your intercultural research interests to a deeper level in a department ranked 6th nationally in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021.

Having completed a masters degree and agreed your research topic with a supervisor, you will continue your research with this German programme from University of Nottingham exploring themes from a wide field of specialisms.

Careers

Many of the postgraduates have chosen academic careers and are currently in full-time posts in the UK. Others have moved into the civil service, the cultural industries, the media, publishing, teaching or translation.

The research training all the postgraduates follow equips them with a range of key transferable skills, such as analytical thinking, time management, and presentation and research skills.

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

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

19th century narrative

Novels and novellas

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-24 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-08-03 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

7

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Language Studies German and Scandinavian studies View 18 other PhDs in German and Scandinavian studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

7

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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.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

25750 GBP / year

≈ 25750 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5260 GBP / year

≈ 5260 GBP / year

Living costs

Nottingham

United Kingdom

583 - 978 GBP / month

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

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