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French Studies (Research)

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2025-20262026-2027
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Course summary

Our PhD French Studies programme will enable you to carry out a significant piece of in-depth research in an area of interest.

French Studies at Manchester is home to a diverse community of postgraduate researchers who conduct research across the broad spectrum of French and Francophone Studies.

They form part of our wider network of specialists whose research spans many different areas, from early modern theatre, animal studies, and colonial literature to popular music, contemporary cinema, Garden History and Environmental Humanities.

Our research culture is further enhanced by our regular programme of research seminars, comprising visiting speakers and researcher-led workshops. We provide a supportive and welcoming forum for all our postgraduates, fostering the knowledge and equipping them with the skills needed to ensure success within their chosen research field.

Recent PhD projects supervised in the department include research on early modern dance and performance; Jewish-Muslim interactions in contemporary France; and representations of gender and terrorism in Francophone cinema.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • PhD • Full-time • 36 Months
  • PhD • Part-time • 72 Months

Start dates

  • 01/2027
  • 09/2026

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Sponsorship information

There are a range of scholarships, studentships and awards to support both UK and overseas postgraduate researchers, details of which can be found via the links below.

To apply for University of Manchester funding, you must indicate in your application the competitions for which you wish to be considered. The deadline for most internal competitions, including AHRC NWCDTP and School of Arts, Languages and Cultures studentships is 13 January 2025.

All external funding competitions have a specified deadline for submitting the funding application form and a separate (earlier) deadline for submitting the online programme application form, both of which will be stated in the funding competition details below.

You will need to be nominated by your proposed supervisor for a number of our scholarships. Therefore, we highly recommend you discuss these funding opportunities with your supervisor first, so they can advise on your suitability and ensure you meet nomination deadlines.

For more funding information, visit our funding page or use our funding database to search for scholarships, studentships and awards you may be eligible for.

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