MPhil (Research) German at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

Research degrees in German are based in the School of Modern Languages and Cultures and focus on German culture, with particular emphasis on language and literature. Supervision is available in German Studies and in intercultural and interdisciplinary work.

Faculty: School of Modern Languages and Cultures | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Supervision covers aesthetics and the history of ideas, Classicism and Romanticism, gender studies, German cultural theory, German for business, political and economic thought, medical humanities, and 18th to 20th century literature and culture.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Usually a 2.1 honours degree; candidates are also usually expected to have completed or be undertaking a Master's qualification. Documents: academic transcripts and degree certificate, CV, research proposal, two references and named supervisor information. International applicants from non-English-speaking countries: IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with no subtest below 6.5 (equivalent TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic and other tests are accepted; tests must be taken within 2 years 5 months of the start date).

Requirements published at program group level.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). 2027/28 UK fee to be confirmed; 2026/27 fee shown; part-time is charged at half the full-time fee Source

International applicants: GBP 28,275 a year (2027/28). Annual full-time fee; part-time is charged at half the full-time fee Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

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