PhD at the University of London Institute in Paris

Undertaking doctoral research allows you to develop in-depth knowledge, while making a meaningful contribution to your chosen field.

With guidance from our expert supervisors, you will carry out extensive independent research culminating in a thesis of up to 100,000 words. Broadly speaking the area covered by ULIP’s expertise is the study of the Paris history and culture, transnational and postcolonial literature, modern French and comparative literature, French and colonial history since the 1880s, and translation studies.

This degree presents the opportunity to gain expertise in your area of interest while also honing a range of transferable skills. On completing this course, you will be well prepared for specialist career paths both within academia and beyond.

This programme is managed in partnership with the School of Advanced Study and the University of London Institute in Paris. Students are registered at the School of Advanced Study (SAS) as SAS students, but will undertake study on-campus in Paris at the University of London Institute in Paris (ULIP) with supervision delivered by ULIP.

Subject Areas

The University of London Institute in Paris offers doctoral research supervision in the following broad areas:

• Paris history and culture
• Transnational and postcolonial literature
• Modern French and comparative literature
• French and colonial history since the 1880s
• Translation studies.

The University of London Institute in Paris (ULIP)

The University of London Institute in Paris is the UK's leading institute in France and offers outstanding courses in French Studies, International Relations and Law.

The Institute is a central academic body of the University of London, one of the oldest, largest and most diverse universities in the UK. Established by Royal Charter in 1836, the University is recognised globally as a world leader in Higher Education.

The federal University comprises 17 self-governing Colleges of outstanding reputation, together with a number of prestigious central academic bodies and activities, including Senate House Library and the Careers Group.

120,000 students are currently studying at the University of London, with a further 50,000 students in 180 countries studying by distance learning with the University of London Worldwide.

Course dates

9 January 2023, 2 October 2023

Location

University of London Institute in Paris

Course duration

3-4 years (full-time); 5-6 years (part-time)

Application deadlines

Monday 31 July 2023 (October intake)

Level of study

MPhil/PhD

Mode of study

Full-time On Campus, Part-time On Campus, Full-Time Distance Learning, Part-time Distance Learning

Funding Opportunities

Scholarships and bursaries - Fund your PhD at the University of London Institute in Paris

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