Study Doctoral (PhD) degrees in languages and culture at University of St Andrews in the UK, Modern Languages

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

As a doctoral (PhD) student in the School of Modern Languages you will be part of a vibrant interdisciplinary postgraduate community. You will work with academic supervisors who will provide you with subject expertise and guidance to help you plan and manage your research while the School’s researcher development programmes give you the skills you need as an independent researcher.Applications are invited from suitably qualified students whose research interests reflect those of the School and who have the potential to make an original contribution to learning in their subject. As well as the PhD degree, the School of Modern Languages offers supervision for two research-based Masters degrees – the Master of Studies by Research (MSt (Res)) and the Master of Philosophy (MPhil).

Which department am I in?

Modern Languages

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£22,220.00 (US$ 28,696) per year

Accomodation (self-catered residences) - 7816 (Per Year)

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

Start date

August 2027

Venue

University of St Andrews

College Gate,

St. Andrews,

Fife,

KY16 9AJ, Scotland, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£22,220.00 (US$ 28,696) per year

Accomodation (self-catered residences) - 7816 (Per Year)

This is a fixed fee

Start date

January 2027

Venue

University of St Andrews

College Gate,

St. Andrews,

Fife,

KY16 9AJ, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

For international students

You must hold a UK undergraduate degree with upper second-class honours or better or an equivalent international qualification. Applicants will normally be expected to hold a postgraduate Masters degree in a relevant subject.

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