French Research MPhil/PhD
King's College London
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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3 years

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Overview:Our department offers research strengths in all periods of French literature, modern French history and politics, Francophone literature and French thought. There are several active research seminars and reading groups in which staff and research students participate.We provide formal, subject-specific training and individual guidance on research methods, writing research proposals, applying for funding and presenting research papers.Current students are working on topics across the ...Read more

Overview:

Our department offers research strengths in all periods of French literature, modern French history and politics, Francophone literature and French thought. There are several active research seminars and reading groups in which staff and research students participate.

We provide formal, subject-specific training and individual guidance on research methods, writing research proposals, applying for funding and presenting research papers.

Current students are working on topics across the whole range of French literary studies, and many of our recent PhD graduates have gone on successfully to academic posts or postdoctoral fellowships.

Description:

Our department offers research strengths in all periods of French literature, modern French history and politics, Francophone literature and French thought. There are several active research seminars and reading groups in which staff and research students participate.

We provide formal, subject-specific training and individual guidance on research methods, writing research proposals, applying for funding and presenting research papers.

Current students are working on topics across the whole range of French literary studies, and many of our recent PhD graduates have gone on successfully to academic posts or postdoctoral fellowships.

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CUG Subject Ranking
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23rd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
24th
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Entry requirements

2:1 first degree, usually in French (or in a combined honours degree including French) and a taught master's degree with an overall grade of at least Merit.

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£6,168 per year

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£24,786 per year

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£24,786 per year

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11 Feb 23
European Studies: French Pathway with a Year Abroad BA (Hons)
Best : student life in London and the facilities that King's offers such as the gym, the library and the amazing staff teaching the students. Worst : not enough contact hours, a...
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King's College London
King's College London , London

King's College London (King’s) is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the UK....

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King's College London
Strand Westminster London WC2R 2LS United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Temple  0.1 miles away Nearest train station: Charing Cross   0.2 miles away
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