French MPhil/PhD
University College London (UCL) · London, United Kingdom · Doctoral · Social
About this programme
UCL has a renowned tradition in both teaching and research in French dating back to its foundation in 1826 and continuing to the present day. UCL was the first university in the country to create a chair of French and this was one of the first chairs of any modern language to be established. With a doctorate from us, you will be able to share in this reputation for
Programme facts
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Social
- Duration
- 3 years
- Tuition
- £31,300 / year
- English
- IELTS 7.5
- Study mode
- Full-time, Part-time
- Intake
- October
- Deadline
- Rolling admissions
Entry requirements
- A minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard and usually Master's degree with Merit in a relevant field. In the first instance, candidates should establish a dialogue with a potential supervisor before making a formal application. Admission is normally dependent on the submission of a detailed research project proposal.
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all - confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (11)
- Research Excellence ScholarshipFully funded · Applications close 1 October 2026
- Clara Collet Departmental ScholarshipFully funded · Applications close 10 December 2026
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- AHRC Doctoral Landscape AwardFully funded
- IOE - China Scholarship Council (CSC) ScholarshipFully funded
- IOE Centenary Doctoral ScholarshipFully funded
- Charles Wallace Pakistan Trust AwardsPartial funding · Doctoral bursaries: 30 April and 31 October annually
- Great Britain-China Educational Trust Chinese Student AwardsPartial funding · Two rounds yearly: 11 October (autumn) and 11 April (spring)