PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

French

Name: French
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The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh, Scotland

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3 yearsDuration

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Course Overview

Offered by The University of Edinburgh, the PhD French provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in languages and area studies. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. Make an original, positive and lasting contribution to French and Francophone studies. A PhD is an opportunity to expand upon your interests and expertise as part of an active research community making impact across the globe. Join us at the heart of Scotland’s capital and festival city. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 92% student satisfaction rating, a 85% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced French Literary Analysis

Research Methodologies in Francophone Studies

Postcolonial Theory and French Discourse

Medieval and Early Modern French Culture

Contemporary Visual Cultures in Francophone Contexts

Gender and Queer Theory in French Studies

Intermediality and Transcultural Exchange

Doctoral Research Seminar

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement

2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6.5	6	6	6	6

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

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Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records) Based on subject average, not course-specific.

💰 Graduate Salaries — The University of Edinburgh

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
3 years	£21,000	£27,000	£32,000
5 years	£26,500	£33,000	£44,000

Indicative Data

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💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working

5%Studying

10%Work & Study

10%Seeking Work

60%Professional Jobs

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