French PhD
Queen's University BelfastBelfast, United Kingdom
Course overview
French and Francophone Studies forms part of the Modern Languages Core Disciplinary Research Group (CDRG) which provides a vibrant, award-winning environment for both disciplinary and interdisciplinary scholarship. Recognised as a centre of excellence for research into the languages, literatures, histories, and cultural identities of the French-speaking world, the research culture of the CDRG is dynamic, forward-looking and inclusive, offering a strong sense of community. Established research strengths in French include nineteenth, twentieth and twenty-first century literature and culture, linguistics (sociolinguistics, variation, corpus linguistics, discourse analysis), visual cultures, medical humanities, popular culture, postcolonial writing and Franco-Chinese writing.
Key highlights
- Part of an award-winning Modern Languages research group
- Research strengths in nineteenth to twenty-first century literature and culture
- Linguistics expertise including sociolinguistics, corpus linguistics and discourse analysis
- Specialisms in visual cultures, medical humanities and popular culture
- Research in postcolonial writing and Franco-Chinese writing
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 IELTS* score of 6.5, with not less than 5.5 in any component, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University is require
Scholarships
International Postgraduate Taught Scholarship
Year one award of between £2000 and £5000.
Up to £2,000The Burdett Trust MSc Nursing Scholarships
For Home Students: Tuition fees £7,665 Stipend £10,250. For International Students: Tuition fees £24,295 Stipend £17,000
Vice Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship - Postgraduate Taught
Value: 50% of tuition fees paid for up to a maximum of two years.
Up to 50% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- University lecturer in French
- Postdoctoral researcher
- Translator
- Interpreter
- Cultural policy officer
- Archivist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £5,238 | International: £22,500
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Queen's University Belfast, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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