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PhD/MA French Studies

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Course Overview

World-leading research: In the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF) results, 75% of research at the University of Birmingham for Modern Languages and Linguistics was judged to be ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’.Internationally renowned researchers: The Department of Modern Languages is home to one of the UK’s largest groups of internationally renowned researchers in the national cultures of Europe.Interdisciplinary study: You can pursue specialist, cross-disciplinary or interdisciplinary postgraduate study in any of the language specialisms at the University. You can also research a wide range of cultural, literary, historical, and socio-political topics related to periods from the Middle Ages to the present day. Since we are particularly interested in interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary work, it is possible to arrange joint supervision involving staff from other departments, thereby giving you access to a broader knowledge base and maximizing the quality and originality of your work.

General Eligibility

  • For MRes and MA by Research programmes, entry to our programmes usually requires a good (normally a 2:1 or above) Honours degree, or an equivalent qualification if you were educated outside the UK, usually in a relevant area.

  • Applicants for a PhD will also need to hold a Masters qualification at Merit level or above (or its international equivalent), usually in a relevant area.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • English requirements

    IELTS - 6.5

    TOEFL - 88

Programme Information
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Course Category

Communication

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Campus Name

Birmingham, England

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Course Level

Postgraduate Research (PhD /DBA)

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Duration

Full-time, 1 year, Part-time, 2 years

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Available Intake

September

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IELTS Score

6.5

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Tuition Fees Range

Home full-time: £19,800, International full-time: £22,847,

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