French and Comparative Literature - PhD

UK

What will I learn?

A PhD in French and Comparative Literature enables you to undertake a substantial piece of supervised research that makes an original contribution to knowledge and is worthy of publication.

Overview

A PhD, also known as a doctorate, is a requirement for a career as an academic or researcher. It is also a qualification valued by many employers who recognise that a PhD indicates excellent research capabilities, discipline and communication skills.

Postgraduate resources

The Templeman Library has excellent holdings in all our areas of research interest, with particular strengths in modern European literature. The School of European Culture and Languages provides high-quality IT facilities, dedicated technical staff and designated areas for postgraduate study. Language-learning and translation facilities include eight all-purpose teaching rooms and two networked multimedia laboratories.

Which department am I in?

School of European Culture and Languages

Study options

Full Time (3 years)

Tuition fees
£18,600.00 (20,26,585) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

January 2025

Venue

Canterbury Campus

University of Kent,

Canterbury,

Kent,

CT2 7NZ, SOUTHERN ENGLAND, England

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£18,600.00 (20,26,585) per year
Accommodation- £115 - £270 per week

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

May 2025

Venue

Canterbury Campus

Canterbury,

Canterbury,

Kent,

CT2 7NZ, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

A first or upper-second class BA honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject, a distinction or merit in an MA programme or equivalent in a relevant subject and the appropriate language skills. All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications. IELTS: 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in R&W; 5.5 in S&L). TOEFL iBT: 90 overall (with a minimum of 22 in R; 21 in W; 17 in L; 20 in S).

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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