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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Reading
Full Time
SEP-25
3 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Reading
Full Time
SEP-25
3 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Reading
Part Time
SEP-25
5 years
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As a doctoral student in the Department of Languages and Cultures at the University of Reading, you will contribute to our interdisciplinary research culture, and benefit from the mentoring provided by an integrated and supportive research community with an international outlook.
PhD in German Studies
Our East German Studies Archive offers unique resources, including an extensive collection of German feature films.
To be accepted onto a research degree programme, you will need to have obtained a strong merit grade (equivalent to 65% or above on a UK programme for both the coursework and the dissertation) on a master's degree in a relevant field, but applicants with other qualifications may be accepted in certain circumstances.
Students living in
Domestic
£4,786 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£20,350 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£20,350 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.