Key information Duration Full-time: 36 months Part-time: 72 months Start dates & application deadlines Starting September 2026 - Apply anytime. Starting January 2027 - Apply anytime. Starting April 2027 - Apply anytime. There is no fixed closing date for applications, but you should remember that decisions on applications will be made as quickly as possible. Language English Delivered On Campus Campus Location London, United Kingdom Overview 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. Key facts Applicants for this French Studies degree delivered by Queen Mary University of London are accepted on the basis of previous academic performance and subject to the availability of a member of staff to supervise their work. Visit the programme website for more information Programme Structure Curriculum Modern French and Francophone literature and its socio-political contexts Visual cultures of the French-speaking world Theoretical approaches to the literature of the French-speaking world Cross-cultural approaches to literature in French Pre-modern literature in French Visit programme website Admission requirements Academic requirements GPA: Upper Second Class English requirements TOEFL iBT: 100 PTE Academic: 76 IELTS: 7 Other requirements General requirements a Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in the relevant subject, with a minimum final degree classification of 2.1 (or international equivalent) a Master's degree (or international equivalent) in the relevant subject, with a minimum final degree classification of Merit (or international equivalent) proof of proficiency in academic English (e.g., minimum IELTS 7.0, with a minimum of 7.0 in writing), where applicable a compelling research proposal that closely aligns with the research interests and expertise of staff in the department capacity to conduct independent and original PhD-level research (as evidenced by a statement of purpose and letters of reference) Visit programme website Fees and funding Tuition Fees International (Non-residents): 43,226 AUD / year (≈ 23,050 GBP / year) Domestic (Citizens or residents): 8,975 AUD / year (≈ 4,786 GBP / year) Living costs London, United Kingdom: 2,132-4,045 AUD / month The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
