Merit
President's Doctoral Scholar Award
University of Manchester · Postgraduate
- Available to all international students
- For postgraduate study
- Open to your course
3 yearsDuration
£11,250Per Year (Intl)
£2,619Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate
Course Overview
The PhD French Studies at University of Manchester is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. Our PhD French Studies programme will enable you to carry out a significant piece of in-depth research in an area of interest. French Studies at Manchester is home to a diverse community of postgraduate researchers who conduct research across the broad spectrum of French and Francophone Studies. They form part of our wider network of specialists whose research spans many different areas, from early modern theatre, animal studies, and colonial literature to popular music, contemporary cinema, Garden History and Environmental Humanities. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating.
What You'll Learn
Research Methods in French Studies
Advanced Literary Analysis and Criticism
Francophone Cultures and Postcolonial Theory
Contemporary French Cinema and Visual Culture
Early Modern French Theatre and Performance
Research Seminar and Scholarly Communication
Specialised Research Project
Thesis Development and Academic Writing
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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 |
| PTE Academic | 76 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£11,250
per year
Total Course Cost (36 months)£33,750
Home Student Fee
£2,619
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
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💼 Employment Breakdown
55%Working
5%Studying
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
Indicative Data
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