Study PhD in French Studies at Queen Mary University of London in the UK,
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PhD in French Studies

UK

What will I learn?

Research in Modern Languages and Cultures (MLC) contributed fully to QMUL’s strong performance in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (the latest in the series of national evaluations of research in UK universities), as part of Modern Languages and Linguistics (UoA 28B: 3.04 GPA score).We also have strong connections with external research centres, groups and institutions, including the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Leo Baeck Institute, the Ramon Llull Institut (Catalan Studies), the Camões Institute for Cooperation and Language, and the University of London’s Institute of Modern Languages Research.Many of the research staff in MLC have held leadership roles in professional organizations associations, notably Professor Adrian Armstrong’s role as President of the Association of University Professors and Heads of French (2014-17). MLC also benefits from the active involvement of a number of associated scholars, including Honorary and Visiting Research Fellows.

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
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Start date

May 2027

Venue

Main Site

Mile End Road,

London,

Bethnal Green,

E1 4NS, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
Information not available

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Application deadline

16/12/2026

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Main Site

Mile End Road,

London,

Bethnal Green,

E1 4NS, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

For entry at PhD level, we would normally expect candidates to have an MA or equivalent. Modern Languages and Cultures accepts students for a research degree leading to a PhD of the University of London. Applicants for this degree are accepted on the basis of previous academic performance and subject to the availability of a member of staff to supervise their work. We welcome applications from home and overseas students. All prospective students are advised to consult a potential supervisor with a draft research proposal before submitting a formal application. You should also include a relevant piece of written work showing your potential for carrying out high-level research in your subject area (preferably a final-year undergraduate or MA dissertation), with your application. IELTS Academic: 7.0 overall including 7.0 in Writing, and 5.5 in Reading, Listening and Speaking, TOEFL: 100 overall including 27 in Writing, 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening and 20 in Speaking.

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

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