Languages, Literatures and Cultures PhD at Royal Holloway, University of London

Programme overview

The Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures brings together French, German, Hispanic Studies, Italian and Comparative Literature and Culture. We offer teaching and research excellence with a commitment to interdisciplinary study. We aim to broaden your horizons through an in-depth knowledge of foreign languages, and the literatures and cultures that stem from these.

Department: Modern Languages | Duration: 4 years full time | Study mode: full-time | Location: Egham, England, United Kingdom

Career pathways

In recent years a number of our postgraduates have gone on to successful academic careers in the fields of languages, critical theory and film. Alumni have also embarked upon many interesting careers outside academia – in the UK, continental Europe and the United States – including journalism work for NGOs, trade sales, publishing, professional translating, teaching, museum curatorship, creative arts, and librarianship.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UK Bachelor honours degree or equivalent at 2:2. A Masters degree in a relevant area is also required. Before applying we recommend securing a supervisor in order to apply for your research project. We advise getting in touch with the Director of Postgraduate Education making an informal enquiry for your chosen research degree to inquire whether there is any other additional material they require you to submit in your application. UK Bachelor honours degree or equivalent in Literature, Fine Art, Media or a related subject. A research proposal is required as part of the application. English language: IELTS: 6.5 overall. Writing 7.0. No other subscore lower than 5.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: GBP 27,500 a year (2026/27) Source

Duration: 4 years full time

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