Modern Languages and Cultures PhDs

About the project

All the key information about applying for a postgraduate research degree in modern languages and cultures at Sheffield.

PhD study in Languages and Cultures

To apply to study for a PhD with us, we would like you to first get in touch with a potential supervisor with whom you will develop the proposal, before you submit a formal application.

Please include your research proposal and a brief CV when contacting a potential supervisor or the department.

A formal application is made using the University’s online application form. We will not be able to make a decision on an application until we receive all of the required details, including a research proposal, reference letters and supporting documents.

Application checklist

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• I have a good Bachelor degree (2:1 or equivalent).
• I have a Masters level qualification (Merit or equivalent).
• English is my first language, or I have an overall IELTS grade of 7.0 with a minimum score of 6.5 in each component.
• My research proposal is ready to upload.
• My proof of previous degrees, academic references, English language certificates (if required), and CV are ready to upload.
• I can provide a sample of my academic writing (6000-8000 words). This might be an extract from a larger piece of work, such as a dissertation.

Research topics

Our thriving community of academic staff, postdoctoral research fellows and postgraduate students conducts research in a wide range of languages, disciplines and geographical regions, united by a commitment to accessing source.

We are particularly keen to receive applications in the areas covered by our research clusters.

Research by language

• French and Francophone Studies
• Germanic Studies
• Spanish, Catalan, Portuguese and Latin American Studies
• Russian and Slavonic Studies
• Translation and Intercultural Communication Studies

Research clusters

• Linguistics
• Intellectual History and Politics
• Migration, Culture and Community
• National and Transnational Literatures

More Information

For further information or advice regarding PhD study please contact us on slas-pgrsupport@sheffield.ac.uk .

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