PhD in Modern Languages (Institute of Modern Languages Research)

Undertaking doctoral research allows you to develop in-depth knowledge while making a meaningful contribution to your chosen field.

With guidance from our expert supervisors, you'll carry out extensive independent research culminating in a thesis of up to 100,000 words. Broadly speaking the area covered by the Institute’s expertise is French, German, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese studies; Literature; Cultural studies; and, Comparative and interdisciplinary studies are also available in a number of subject areas.

The Institute of Modern Languages Research offers doctoral research supervision in the following broad areas:

• French, German, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese studies
• Literature in a Modern Language
• Cultural studies (especially migration and 'belonging' or translingual and transcultural creative practice)

This degree presents the opportunity to gain expertise in your area of interest while also honing a range of transferable skills. By completing this course, you'll be well prepared for specialist career paths both within academia and beyond.