Modern Languages MPhil, PhD

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Qualification

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

Location

Newcastle, Main Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

SEP

Duration

3 Years

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Course info

Specialise in topics in the languages of Chinese, French, German, Japanese and Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American studies. Specialism is also possible in translating and interpreting. The MPhil and PhD in Modern Languages are research-based programmes. Theyre offered by the School of Modern Languages. We provide expert supervision in the following areas: Chinese, french, german, japanese, spanish, portuguese and latin american studies, translating and interpreting. Our award-winning Careers ...Read more

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WUSCA ranking:

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16/279

CUG Subject Ranking

CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026

16th

CUG Ranking

CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026

31st

What students say

The best part of my university experience is the very helpful nature of my lecturers, whose expertise in explaining complex topics and aid in understanding matters on which I am..Read more

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Entry requirements

A 2:1 honours degree and normally a good master's degree in a subject related to one of the discipline areas covered by the School of Modern Languages.

Tuition fees

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£5,006 per year

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01 Dec 25

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