PhD German at University of Liverpool

Programme overview

Our world-leading researchers in German Studies have established strengths in twentieth century and contemporary German cultural studies, and also offer specialist supervision on German and comparative topics in significant interdisciplinary fields such as museum studies, film studies, sociolinguistics, language pedagogy, world literature, and translation studies. Research in German focuses in depth on the twentieth century and contemporary period from a broad range of cultural, historical and linguistic perspectives. Our staff and PhD students work across a range of areas including:

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences | Duration: 2-4 years full-time; 4-6 years part-time | Study mode: full-time; part-time also available | Intake: Year round | Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

Career pathways

A PhD in German will equip you for an academic career as well as other research-based pathways in cultural institutions or policy institutes. Your intercultural awareness and in-depth knowledge of German will be invaluable for international careers in a range of areas depending on your disciplinary specialisation, such as the heritage sector.

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Application information

Entry requirements

We typically require a UK master’s degree and 2:1 undergraduate degree, in subjects relevant to the proposed field of research, or equivalent academic qualifications from non-UK institutions.; English language: IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component below 6.0

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2027/28). full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 25,350 a year (2027/28). full-time Source

Intake: Year round

Duration: 2-4 years full-time; 4-6 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://theuniversityofliverpool.my.site.com/

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