About the course

A PhD in French and Comparative Literature enables you to undertake a substantial piece of supervised research that makes an original contribution to knowledge and is worthy of publication.

　　Overview

　　A PhD, also known as a doctorate, is a requirement for a career as an academic or researcher. It is also a qualification valued by many employers who recognise that a PhD indicates excellent research capabilities, discipline and communication skills.

　　Over the duration of the PhD, you produce an original piece of research of up to 100,000 words. Previous doctoral theses from the departments of French and Comparative Literature have included 'Logos, Bios and Madness in Nietzsche, Bataille, Foucault and Derrida', 'The Representation of Women Musicians in French, English and German Literature of the Nineteenth Century’ and ‘L’Éclat du voyage: Blaise Cendrars, Victor Segalen, Albert Londres’.

　　The Department of Modern Languages and the Department of Comparative Literature offer supervision from world-class academics with expertise in a wide range of disciplines, able to support and guide you through your research. Your progress is carefully monitored to ensure that you are on track to produce a thesis valued by the academic community. Throughout your programme, you are able to attend and contribute to research seminars, workshops, and research and transferable skills training courses, many of which benefit from the broader context of the Centre for Modern European Literature. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: GB£54,000

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Canterbury
Summer (May), 2024	Canterbury
Autumn (September), 2024	Canterbury
Spring (January), 2025	Canterbury
Summer (May), 2025	Canterbury
Autumn (September), 2025	Canterbury
Spring (January), 2026	Canterbury
Summer (May), 2026	Canterbury

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Kent

A first or upper-second class BA honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject, a distinction or merit in an MA programme or equivalent in a relevant subject and the appropriate language skills. All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and experience will also be taken into account when considering applications. IELTS - 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in R&W, 5.5 in S&L) TOEFL iBT - 90 overall (with a minimum of 22 in R, 21 in W, 17 in L, 20 in S)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 85.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Kent. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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