Language
English. TOEFL iBT: 102
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Durham, United Kingdom
Disciplines
- Area & Cultural Studies
- Language Studies
- Literature
Overview
World leading research
Our research at Durham University encompasses all the traditional areas of Modern Languages and Cultures, as well as a number of less orthodox topics. Unlike many UK universities, we offer expertise ranging from medieval manuscripts to the modern media, including film and photography. Many of our researchers are among the world's leaders in their fields.
A dynamic research community
As an MLAC research student you will be invited to participate in dedicated postgraduate research seminars where you can discuss your work and share your experiences with other students. Moreover you will have the opportunity to attend staff seminars and lectures by major figures in modern language research.
Programme Structure
Research areas include:
- Medieval and Early Modern literature and culture
- 19th- and 20th-century literature and culture
- Visual culture (film, photography and art)
- Literary and musical culture
- Performance arts
- Gender and sexuality studies
- Critical and cultural theory
- History (cultural, political and intellectual)
- Cognitive metaphor theory
- Translation studies
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 102
Other requirements
General requirements
- You'll usually need at least a 2:1 honours degree or its equivalent
- Transcripts of your qualifications
- English language test certificates if taken
- Personal statement
- Two satisfactory references
- Scholarship documentation (if applicable)
- Research proposal
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (non-residents): 47,947 AUD / year (≈ 25,500 GBP / year)
- Domestic (citizens or residents): 9,413 AUD / year (≈ 5,006 GBP / year)
Living costs
Durham, United Kingdom: 1,241-2,143 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships are available for PhD's in Modern Languages and Cultures.
