| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
European Languages PhD
Key Facts
- Course Code: R9575-PHD
- Qualification: PhD
- Course duration: 3 years
- Available for September start 2025
Typical Entry Requirements
- Entry Requirements: 2:1 Bachelors (Honours) degree in a relevant subject area, or equivalent
- English Language Requirements: IELTS 6.5 with minimum 5.5 in each component, or equivalent
- Other Requirements: Applicants should submit a full research proposal at the point of application
Fees and Finance
- Use our Postgraduate Funding and Scholarship Calculator to find possible funding opportunities
Course Overview
The Department at Aberystwyth takes seriously its two major commitments – teaching and research. Knowledge is advancing at a faster rate than most textbooks are, and the Department believes that it is essential that students learn from experts at the forefront of academic research. In the most recent Research Excellence Framework (2014) assessment the university was placed in the top 50 institutions for research power and intensity. It submitted 77% of eligible staff and 95% of the University's research was of an internationally recognised standard.
Research
Research in literature and linguistics by our staff is regularly published in article and book form, often in the countries concerned. Staff are active in organising conferences, both in Aberystwyth and elsewhere, and give papers in the UK and abroad. The Department also enjoys links with other universities and research groups across Europe.
The Department’s main current and recent research projects include:
- The Kindertransport 1938/39 to the UK: Critical Approaches
- Exile writers of the 1930s and 40s: Recognising their contribution to Modernism(s)
- Translating Holocaust Lives
- Monkey Raisins, Monkey Nuts – German Grammar Project
- The New Tragic in Contemporary European Theatre and Performance
- Anglo-Norman Dictionary Project
- Contemporary Cuban Cinema Seminar and Festival
- Gender. Nation. Text.
- Narrative and Violence in Modern French and Francophone Literature
- Young colonial influencers? The French female student mission in Indochina (1924)
Modules September start - 2025
Year 1
- Please note: The modules listed below are those currently intended for delivery during the next academic year and may be subject to change. They are included here to give an indication of how the course is structured.
Core
- Principles of Research Design (PGM0210, 10 credits)
- Ways of Reading (PGM0410, 10 credits) Also available partially or entirely through the medium of Welsh
Overview:
Abertay University is a public university located in Dundee, Scotland. It is known for its focus on applied learning and its strong industry links. The university offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, as well as research opportunities.
Services Offered:
Abertay University provides a variety of services to its students, including:
Accommodation:
The university offers a range of student accommodation options, including halls of residence and private apartments.Student Support:
The university has a dedicated student support team that provides advice and guidance on a range of issues, including academic, personal, and financial matters.Careers Service:
The university's careers service helps students with their career planning, job searching, and internship applications.Library:
The Bernard King Library offers a wide range of resources, including books, journals, and online databases.Sport:
Abertay Sport offers a variety of sports and fitness activities for students.Student Life and Campus Experience:
Abertay University offers a vibrant and welcoming campus experience. Students can expect:
A buzzing city centre campus:
The university is located in the heart of Dundee, a vibrant city with a thriving arts and culture scene.A strong student community:
The Abertay Students' Association (ASA) provides a range of social and support services for students.Opportunities to get involved:
Students can join a variety of clubs and societies, participate in volunteering activities, and take part in events and activities organized by the university.Key Reasons to Study There:
Focus on applied learning:
Abertay University is known for its practical and industry-relevant approach to teaching.Strong industry links:
The university has strong relationships with businesses and organizations, providing students with opportunities for internships, placements, and career development.Vibrant and welcoming campus experience:
Abertay University offers a friendly and supportive environment for students.Located in a thriving city:
Dundee is a vibrant city with a lot to offer students, including a thriving arts and culture scene, a range of shops and restaurants, and easy access to the Scottish countryside.Academic Programs:
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