PhD Modern Languages at University of Liverpool

Programme overview

The defining strength of research carried out in modern languages at Liverpool is the multidisciplinary nature of projects with a global reach, informed by an ethos that challenges rigid disciplinary boundaries and consolidated practices. We offer supervision by teams that span various language areas and diverse methodological approaches. A PhD in Modern Languages allows you to draw on departmental research strengths across eight different language areas and multiple disciplinary intersections.

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

Our graduates from the Department of Languages, Cultures and Film have been employed in academic roles at the University of Liverpool, University of Warwick, and Bangor University.

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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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