French Studies

University of Birmingham
Undergraduate PhD Full-time 3 Years Languages

About this course

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.

The Department of Modern Languages is an interdisciplinary hub of research and we welcome research proposals that go beyond subject boundaries. You can be jointly supervised by an academic specialising in French studies and another from a different discipline, depending on your research interests.

Research a range of cultural, literary, historical, and socio-political topics related to periods from the Middle Ages to the present day. We're home to one of the UK's largest academic communities of researchers exploring the European national cultures. Conduct your PhD research from anywhere in the world through our online distance learning option.

Study Options

This course is available in 4 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 3 Years

Qualification: PhD

Location: Birmingham

Distance learning (full-time)

Duration: 3 Years

Qualification: PhD

Location: Birmingham

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: MA (Res)

Location: Birmingham

Distance learning (full-time)

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: MA (Res)

Location: Birmingham

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

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Course Details

Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Birmingham
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Languages