French Studies PhD
The University of Warwick
Key Course Facts
Course Description
Warwick's School of Modern Languages and Cultures offers an MPhil/PhD in French Studies with guidance from internationally-leading experts. The department promotes an interdisciplinary approach to the French language and francophone culture.
Course overview
Research and write an 80,000-word thesis on a topic of your choice under the supervision of one or more of our internationally leading experts. Suitable for students with an excellent academic record who already have considerable research skills and a clear idea of their own area of interest for further research.
Before you arrive, you will be matched to one or more of our expert supervisors. During the course, you will meet with them frequently for guidance on the conceptualisation, research and writing of your Dissertation. This will include reading and discussion of draft material, and advice on appropriate skills and career development opportunities.
You will also be expected to participate in the research culture of the School, for example by attending research seminars, and will receive advice on appropriate skills and career development opportunities.
This information is applicable for 2024 entry. Given the interval between the publication of courses and enrolment, some of the information may change. It is important to check our website before you apply.
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
-
- 5.5
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
-
- 7.0
- Graduate Degrees
-
- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees Arts
-
- 7.0
- Undergraduate Degrees Business, Computer and Social Studies
-
- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees Faculty of Sciences excepting MORSE
Minimum requirements
2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) and preferably a Master’s in a related subject.
English language requirements
You can find out more about our English language requirements. This course requires the following:
B and B
IELTS overall score of 7.0, minimum component scores of two at 6.0/6.5 and the rest at 7.0 or above.
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
University Rankings
Positions of The University of Warwick in top UK and global rankings.
See all 37 university rankings of The University of Warwick
About The University of Warwick
The University of Warwick, often shortened to Warw, is a government funded research university situated on the outer limits of Coventry, England. With an eye on the future, Warw intends to establish itself by 2030 as one of the world’s exceptional universities, helping to transform the region, country and world for collective good by the application of research. The main campus is located between Coventry and Warwickshire on almost three square kilometres of leafy woodland.
List of 313 Bachelor and Master Courses from The University of Warwick - Course Catalogue
Student composition of The University of Warwick
-
Total number of students enrolled at The University of Warwick by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 18235
- postgraduates:
- 7835
- Total:
- 26070
-
Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “French Studies”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
Show on map
Similar courses
| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
City | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
French MPhil | University of Bristol | - | - | - | £4665 | £20100 | - | Bristol | On campus Full-time |
|
French PhD | Royal Holloway, University of London | - | - | - | - | £22300 | - | Egham | On campus Part-time |
|
French Studies PhD | University of Birmingham | - | - | - | - | - | - | Birmingham | On campus Full-time |
|
French (Canterbury and Paris) PhD | University of Kent | - | - | - | - | - | - | Canterbury | On campus Full-time |
|
French and Francophone Studies MPhil | Bangor University | - | - | - | - | - | - | Bangor | On campus Full-time |
|
|
French Studies PhD | The University of Warwick | - | - | - | - | - | - | Coventry | On campus Part-time |
|
French PhD PhD | The University of Nottingham | - | - | - | - | - | - | Nottingham | On campus Part-time |
|
|
French (Canterbury only) PhD | University of Kent | - | - | - | - | - | - | Canterbury | On campus Part-time |
|
French PhD | Queen's University of Belfast | - | - | - | - | - | - | Belfast | On campus Part-time |
|
|
French and Comparative Literature (Canterbury) PhD | University of Kent | - | - | - | - | - | - | Canterbury | On campus Full-time |
