Overview

French from Birkbeck, University of London is an advanced postgraduate research degree that requires original research and the submission of a substantial dissertation. The MPhil thesis is not more than 60,000 words; the PhD thesis is not more than 100,000 words.

Students at French from Birkbeck, University of London will gain knowledge in:

literature from the eighteenth to the twenty-first century;

travel literature;

the fantastic;

literature and the visual arts;

literary criticism;

gender studies;

Programme Structure

Courses include:

history of French thought;

contemporary literature;

French linguistics;

bilingualism;

French cinema;

colonial and contemporary French history.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-05 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-10 00:00:00 , International

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You can apply at any time during the year for MPhil/PhD.

Language

English

IELTS

7

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Credits

300 alternative credits

MPhil - 180 credits

PhD - 120 credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Literature French studies View 15 other Masters in French studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Draft a research proposal

A good honours degree in French or equivalent.

Specific indication of research interests or outline of proposed research prior to interview.

If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, the standard requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

15570 GBP / year

≈ 15570 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5006 GBP / year

≈ 5006 GBP / year

Additional Details

To be confirmed

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Students at French from Birkbeck, University of London will gain knowledge in:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

London

Funding

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