PhD French and Comparative Literature at University of Kent

Programme overview

The PhD in French and Comparative Literature produces an original thesis of up to 100,000 words in English or French. Previous theses include work on Nietzsche, Bataille, Foucault and Derrida and on Blaise Cendrars, Victor Segalen and Albert Londres. The programme is supervised through the University of Kent's Language Centre, with research seminars, workshops and transferable skills training, and students are likely to gain teaching experience.

Duration: 3 to 4 years full-time, 6 to 7 years part-time | Intake: September, January, April | Study mode: full-time or part-time (Canterbury) | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Independent research leading to a thesis, supported by research seminars and training within the Research Network for Languages, Linguistics and Literatures.

Career pathways

A PhD supports careers as an academic or researcher and is valued by employers for research, discipline and communication skills.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2.2 or above as the typical offer: a first or upper-second class BA honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject, a distinction or merit in an MA programme or equivalent in a relevant subject, and the appropriate language skills. International applicants: a Good level of English (CEFR B2), for example IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each component, or PTE Academic 63 with at least 59 in each sub-test; a degree from a UK university or a majority English-speaking country is also accepted.

International applicants: GBP 21,950 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

Intake: September, January, April

Duration: 3 to 4 years full-time, 6 to 7 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/apply

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