Italian MPhil/PhD
University College London (UCL) · London, United Kingdom
About this programme
Pursue your doctorate at UCL Italian Studies, one of the largest centres in the UK covering a broad range of specialisms from medieval to contemporary Italian language, culture and society. We have a strong tradition of collaborative relationships with other research centres and interdisciplinary consortia within UCL and beyond at a national and international level.
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Social
- Duration
- 3 years
- Tuition
- £31,300 / year
- English
- IELTS 7.5
- Intake
- October
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 (4)
- Commonwealth 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)
- Gordon Memorial College Trust Fund GrantsPartial funding · Deadline 2026 round closed. Check official website for future rounds