We are committed to high-level research in a wide range of language-based cultural studies. We explore the global regions where the languages we teach are spoken, be it Chinese, French, German or
We offer PhD supervision for the intersection of language and culture with other disciplines, such as literature, history, sociology, anthropology, and migration studies. A variety of methodological
We warmly welcome enquiries from appropriately qualified applicants who are keen to register for doctoral research in any of the areas covered by our staff expertise. These are very wide-ranging and
Our PhD East Asian Studies programme enables you do important and original research on an area of interest about the East Asian region, broadly defined. This includes south-east Asia, especially when
Make an original, positive and lasting contribution to Chinese and East Asian Studies. A PhD is an opportunity to expand upon your interests and expertise as part of an active research community
PhD (Doctorate), normally of three years duration leading to a thesis of no more than 80,000 words and an oral examination. During their first two years in Modern Languages, PhD students would
As a doctoral (PhD) student in the School of Modern Languages you will be part of a vibrant interdisciplinary postgraduate community. You will work with academic supervisors who will provide you with
As a PhD student in Languages, Cultures and Religions you’ll contribute to a research culture that cuts across the disciplinary units of English, Modern Languages, Global Cinema and Religion, and
The Institute of Languages, Cultures and Societies offers support and research supervision in the broad areas of French, German, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese studies, cultural studies and