PhD Italian at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

Research degrees in Italian, with supervision mainly in the modern period across modern Italian literature and culture, including contemporary fiction and translation, poetry, the neo avant-garde, feminism, and women and emotions in modern Italy.

Faculty: College of Arts & Humanities | Department: School of Modern Languages and Cultures | Duration: 3 years full-time; 5 years part-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Thesis-based research in modern Italian literature and culture under staff supervision within the School of Modern Languages and Cultures.

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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 (other tests such as TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic and Cambridge C1/C2 also accepted at published minimums; tests must be within 2 years 5 months of start).

Requirements published at program group level.

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

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

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years full-time; 5 years part-time

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