MPhil/PhD Japanese at Birkbeck, University of London

Programme overview

An MPhil/PhD is an advanced postgraduate research degree that requires original research and the submission of a substantial dissertation of 60,000 to 100,000 words. At Birkbeck, you are initially registered on an MPhil and you upgrade to a PhD after satisfactory progress in the first year or two. You need to find a suitable academic supervisor at Birkbeck, who can offer the requisite expertise to guide and support you through your research.

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

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Application information

Entry requirements

The entry requirement for this MPhil/PhD Japanese is a good honours degree with a Japan-related subject as a main component. Graduates in other subjects may be asked to take a qualifying examination. You will need to submit a 2000-word research proposal 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: Four years full-time, on campus; Seven years part-time, on campus

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

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