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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

French Studies

University of Birmingham
Birmingham, England
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3 yearsDuration
£23,390Per Year (Intl)
£5,181Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The PhD French Studies at University of Birmingham is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Do you want to be part of a stimulating research environment? Join an impactful Modern Languages department and undertake research in French studies. Enjoy a full programme of research training. With an extensive range of specialisms and a research network exploring Francophone culture and colonialism, we'll support you to contribute original research to the field of French Studies. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Advanced French Literary Theory
Postcolonial Francophone Studies
Research Methods in Modern Languages
Critical Historiography of French Culture
Contemporary French Socio-Political Discourse
Medieval to Early Modern French Texts
Interdisciplinary Approaches to Cultural Analysis
PhD Research Project and Thesis
Academic Year:2025-26 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic67

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£23,390

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£70,170

Home Student Fee

£5,181

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
95%Professional Jobs
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About University of Birmingham

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