MPhil/PhD French at Birkbeck, University of London

Programme overview

At MPhil/PhD level we aim for students to make the transition into fully fledged, independent academic researchers, with the skills necessary to present their research orally as well as in writing, in addition to pushing back the frontiers of knowledge. Such independence is achieved through good scholarship, which includes original thought, the proper use of references, background material, methodology and accountable reporting procedures; it is these priorities that we aim to impart to our students. An MPhil/PhD is an advanced postgraduate research degree that requires original research and the submission of a substantial dissertation.

Faculty: School of Creative Arts, Culture and Communication | Duration: Seven years part-time, on campus; Four years full-time, on campus | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: October 2027 | January 2028 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

The entry requirement for this MPhil/PhD is a good honours degree in French or equivalent. Specific indication of research interests or outline of proposed research is necessary prior to interview. English language: IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with at least 6.0 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 2,780 a year (2026/27). Part-time home students; Four years full-time or seven years part-time, on campus, starting in January 2027 Source

International applicants: GBP 8,230 a year (2026/27). Part-time international students; Four years full-time or seven years part-time, on campus, starting in January 2027 Source

Intake: October 2027 | January 2028

Duration: Seven years part-time, on campus; Four years full-time, on campus

Apply through the official page: https://www.bbk.ac.uk/student-services/admissions/postgraduate/applications

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