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PhD of French Studies
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
Study of French language, Literature and francophone cultures.
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
- Apply core theories and methods in French Studies
- Strengthen skills in foundational concepts
- Research and professional practice related to French Studies
- And present well-supported conclusions in academic or professional settings.
Career outcomes
- Teacher
- Translator
- Interpreter
- Researcher
- Foreign service officer
- Public relations officer
- Bilingual customer relations
- Immigration officer
- Customs officer
- Market research analyst
Curriculum
- Language and literature programme with placement by a French Language Skills Assessment. Courses include Preparatory French
- Fundamentals of Literary Analysis
- Film from the French and Francophone World
- Contemporary Spoken French and Creativity in French Canadian Literature. Study abroad with transfer credit is optional.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Course page entry requirement: Merit in a Masters degree. International applicants use country-specific equivalents listed on the course page and must show English proficiency.
Accepted academic background
Good honours degree and/or master's degree in a relevant subject, Research proposal and supervisor for self-funded projects.
Documents you’ll need
- Degree Certificates
- Academic Transcripts
- Personal Statement
- Research Proposal
- Academic References
- English Proficiency Results if required.
How to apply
- Review the research degree entry requirements and identify a suitable supervisor where necessary. Prepare transcripts
- Qualifications
- A research proposal and supporting evidence requested for your subject. Submit the research application and respond to any follow-up requests. Accept an offer and complete immigration arrangements if needed.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £24,540 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £35,367 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Birmingham |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Arts and Law |
| Department | Languages Cultures and Translation |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 360 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university. |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
Tuition is £24,540 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £35,367 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,683 GBP.