French Studies

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.

Our research culture is further enhanced by our regular programme of research seminars, comprising visiting speakers and researcher-led workshops. We provide a supportive and welcoming forum for all our postgraduates, fostering the knowledge and equipping them with the skills needed to ensure success within their chosen research field.

Recent PhD projects supervised in the department include research on early modern dance and performance; Jewish-Muslim interactions in contemporary France; and representations of gender and terrorism in Francophone cinema.