Key Information
- Duration:
- Full-time: 36 months
- Part-time: 48 months
- Start dates & application deadlines:
- Starting September 2026 — Application deadline not specified.
Overview
PhD students at the University of Leicester complete an independent research project under the guidance of a supervisory team.
Key facts:
- We offer PhD supervision in Modern Languages in areas compatible with the research interests of our academic staff.
- Visit the programme website for more information
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- French and Francophone Studies
- Italian Studies
- Spanish and Latin American Studies
- Translation and Interpreting Studies
- 20th/21st Century Literature and Cultural Studies
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT: OR 90
TOEFL iBT® is accepted by more than 13,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries. The test can be taken at a test center or at home. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.
Other requirements
General requirements:
- You must hold a UK undergraduate (Bachelor's) degree with at least First-Class or Upper Second-Class honours or an equivalent qualification from a recognised overseas institution.
- We would also normally expect applicants to hold a Master's degree in a relevant subject.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: Non-residents — 34,008 AUD / year (≈ 18,000 GBP / year)
- Domestic: Citizens or residents — 9,896 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year)
Living Costs
Leicester, United Kingdom — 1,419-2,694 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD scholarship opportunities for Modern Languages.
- Family Loyalty Discount — Provided by university — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: Anytime
- Sanctuary Scholarships — Provided by university — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: Not specified
- Alumni Discount — Provided by university — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: Not specified
- Sports Scholarships — Provided by university — Grant: 1000 GBP — Deadline: 31 Aug 2026 — Merit-based
- Music Scholarship — Provided by university — Grant: 500 GBP — Deadline: 13 Oct 2026 — Merit-based
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Independent provider — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Independent provider — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships — Independent provider — Grant: 3500 USD — Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Independent provider — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: Not specified — Merit-based
- Scholarships for PhD Students — Independent provider — Grant: 19000 GBP — Deadline: Not specified — Merit-based
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship — Independent provider — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 28 Feb 2027 — Merit-based
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Independent provider — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 31 Oct 2026 — Merit-based
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Independent provider — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
- Women Scholarship for International Students — Independent provider — Grant: 5000 USD — Deadline: 28 Aug 2026 — Merit-based
- The PhD Prep Fellowship — Independent provider — Grant: 10000 USD — Deadline: 01 Sep 2026 — Merit-based
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Independent provider — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 13 Jan 2027 — Merit-based
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Independent provider — Grant: 3000 USD — Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 — Need-based
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids — Independent provider — Grant: 22500 GBP — Deadline: Not specified
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria — Independent provider — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 — Need-based
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Independent provider — Grant: 1500 USD — Deadline: Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Independent provider — Grant: 12000 USD — Deadline: 11 Jan 2027
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