Apply before Jul 2027, National. This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.Language
English
- Duolingo English Test: 135
- TOEFL iBT: 100
- PTE Academic: 76
- IELTS: 7
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Reading, United Kingdom
Overview
On the PhD programmes, we offer expert supervision in a wide range of areas.
Features
- As a French Studies doctoral student in the Department of Languages and Cultures at the University of Reading, you will contribute to the interdisciplinary research culture, and benefit from the mentoring provided by an integrated and supportive research community with an international outlook.
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Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Modern Francophone literature and cinema
- Children’s and women’s literature in French
- Francophone
- Twentieth-century philosophical writing in French
- Philanthropy and NGOs
- Disability studies
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Admission requirements
Academic requirements
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 135
- TOEFL iBT: 100
- PTE Academic: 76
- IELTS: 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants should normally possess at least a first degree (normally of an upper second-class honours standard or above), or equivalent. Many applicants also have a master’s degree (normally of a good merit standard or above).
- The application form includes a proposal (not exceeding 1000 words) of your intended research project, the rationale for your study, literature review, research question(s), design, methodology, and potential significance of the results.
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Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 41,093 AUD / year (≈ 21,750 GBP / year)
- Domestic: 9,896 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year)
Living costs
Reading, United Kingdom: 1,706-2,611 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
