Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 24 months (2 - 4 years)
- Part-time: 48 months (4 - 6 years)
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime. Apply all year round.
Language
English. TOEFL iBT: 88
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Language Studies
Overview
The University of Liverpool has excellent research facilities within the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences. For postgraduate researchers, these include designated shared office space and access to a vast repository of sociolinguistic journals (including e-journal), through the Sydney Jones Library.
Features
- As a postgraduate French researcher at the University of Liverpool, you will become part of the Liverpool Doctoral College.
- The LDC supports all postgraduate researchers across the University to thrive in their doctoral programme with our dedicated team of esteemed supervisors, professional services staff, and student peers, ensuring that our students succeed in their studies.
Programme Structure
Curriculum
- Migrations and Identities
- Sociolinguistics
- Postcolonialisms
- Beyond the Text
- Histories and Memories
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 88
Other requirements
General requirements
Applications are welcomed from both full-time and part-time students. For research degrees, we would normally expect applicants to have a BA or BSc degree of 2:1 standard (and also an MA) in a subject relevant to the proposed field of research.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 48,114 AUD / year (≈ 25,350 GBP / year)
- Domestic: 9,942 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year)
Living costs
Liverpool, United Kingdom: 1,055-1,964 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for French.
Available Scholarships
- University of Liverpool - CONACYT (Provided by university, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified)
- University of Liverpool - Fulbright Scholarships (Provided by university, Grant, 22500 GBP, Deadline: Not specified)
- University of Liverpool - FUNED Awards (Provided by university, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified)
- Vice-Chancellor's International Attainment Scholarship for China (Provided by university, Grant, 5000 GBP, Deadline: 31 Oct 2026, Merit-based)
