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Postgraduates

French

 

Applications and Funding

Information on applying, entry requirements and funding can be found here.

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The requirement for admission to any postgraduate course is a goodÌýhonoursÌýdegree in French or Modern Languages. The standard normally required is that of a first class or high 2.1 degree, or its equivalent. It is also expected that all candidates for a PhDÌýwill have achieved a distinction in a masters degree by the time they begin the doctorate.

Applicants for the PhDÌýwill be called for interview by members of the Department in the Lent (Spring) Term of the year in which they wish to begin their studies. The interview will seek to establish the suitability of the candidate in relation to our resources and specialist interests.

Prospective applicants shouldÌýconsult our postgraduate webpages for information on entry requirement, application deadlines, fees, funding opportunities,Ìýand further information relating to graduate study in MMLL.

Prospective applicants for part-time research degrees should contactÌýMartin CrowleyÌýfor advice before applying; further details of University policy on part-time research degrees may be foundÌý.

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