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PhD of French

University of Edinburgh

  • Edinburgh, United Kingdom
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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About the program

A structured research doctorate in french leading to a PhD thesis.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Learners studying French can develop the ability to develop discipline-specific knowledge
  • Critically evaluate relevant evidence and communicate ideas using suitable professional or academic methods
  • And conduct and communicate an original research project where this is a research doctorate. These are indicative learning goals
  • Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

  • French Specialist
  • French Associate

Curriculum

  • Structured PhD in French (four years full-time
  • Six part-time unless stated): an original research thesis written under a supervisor
  • Supported by taught graduate-education modules
  • Discipline-specific modules and progress milestones. Applications are accepted at any time.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • A UK 2:1 honours degree and a masters degree
  • or their international equivalents
  • In a related subject
  • We may also consider your application if you have equivalent qualifications or experience
  • Please check with your potential supervisor before you apply.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree with excellent or very good classification, Often with a master's degree, Plus a research proposal.

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Research Proposal.

How to apply

  1. Check the programme's entry requirements and application deadlines on its degree finder page. Identify a supervisor and prepare a research proposal if the programme asks for one. Apply online through the Apply section of the programme page. The page states whether an application fee applies. Provide an academic CV
  2. Proposal
  3. Transcripts
  4. Two references and English language evidence. Attend an interview if the programme requires one. Accept the offer when it arrives. Apply early if you need a visa
  5. As the page advises.

Other costs

Tuition per year£30,450 GBP
Application fee£35 GBP
Deposit£41,277 GBP

Program details

CampusCentral Area
Faculty or schoolSchool of Literatures, Languages and Cultures
DepartmentGeneral Studies
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value360
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.