PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Italian

Name: Italian
Price: 21900 GBP
Availability: InStock

University of Bristol

Bristol, England

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4 yearsDuration

£21,900Per Year (Intl)

£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary

N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in languages and area studies with the PhD Italian at University of Bristol. Based in Bristol, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time and part-time structure. The Department of Italian has a strong commitment to excellence in both teaching and research. We promote a vigorous research culture in a cooperative and positive atmosphere, which enables postgraduate research projects and the research of staff to thrive. The department pursues the study of Italian culture in an interdisciplinary context, which challenges traditional parameters of the discipline to advance knowledge in our areas of expertise. International tuition fees are £21,900 per year, home/UK fees are £5,106 per year, and 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, a median graduate salary of £29,500 within three years, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Italian Literary Analysis

Medieval and Early Modern Italian Texts

Contemporary Italian Visual Culture

Italian Cultural History and Theory

Research Methods in Italian Studies

Modern Italian Literature and Society

Interdisciplinary Approaches to Italian Culture

Doctoral Research Project

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

International Student Fee

£21,900

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£87,600

Home Student Fee

£5,106

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Bristol

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£24,000	£26,000	£32,000
3 years	£23,500	£28,500	£36,000
5 years	£29,000	£37,000	£50,000

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH19-04). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working

10%Studying

5%Work & Study

5%Seeking Work

55%Professional Jobs

Official Data

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