French, Italian, Spanish, or Translation Studies

The School of Modern Languages is pleased to offer four scholarships for October 2012 entry to its Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme. The scholarships will pay full-time University UK/EU tuition fees for three years.

Research Areas and Supervision

We welcome applications from those looking to work in any of the following areas:

• Translation Studies
• Modern Languages (French, Italian, Spanish/Latin American Studies)
• Literary and Cultural Studies
• 19th and 20th Century French Literature and Culture
• 19th and 20th Century Italian Literature and Culture
• 20th Century Spanish and Hispanic Literature and Culture
• Francophone Jewish Literature
• Early Modern Spanish History
• 20th Century European History
• European (French, Italian, Spanish) and Latin American Cinema
• Theatre Studies; Shakespeare in France
• Visual Culture
• Politics and Identity
• Gender Studies; Francophone Women's Writing
• History, Theory, Narratives of Sexual Violence (Francophone Studies)
• Spatial Practices, Diasporas, and Migration
• Postcolonial Studies
• Narratives of the Self
• Dominant Discourses and Minoritarian Voices
• Memory and Testimony
• Francophone Self-Translation

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have a first-class or high upper second-class honours degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relvant discipline and meet the University's standard English language entry requirements. It is expected that applicants should also have a Masters degree in a relevant discipline or be able to show evidence that they will achieve this before October 2012.

The scholarships are open to suitable new UK/EU and International (i.e. outside the EU) applicants. Please note though that the award covers tuition fees at the UK/EU rate only. International applicants (and those not eligible to pay UK/EU tuition fees) must demonstrate at the time of their application that they can fund the difference in tuition fee rates.

The scholarships are for full-time study only and applicants must be able to commence their studies in October 2012.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries are welcomed - please contact:

• Dr Marina Spunta (modern languages) or Professor Kirsten Malmkjaer (translation studies)
• ms96@le.ac.uk or km240@le.ac.uk
• Tel. +44 (0)116 252 2658 or +44 (0)116 252 2663

Apply Now

To apply, simply follow our three-point checklist:

1. Draft a research proposal that tells us what you want to research, how you intend to do it, and why it is worth doing
2. Prepare your supporting documents
3. Submit your online application or apply by post

The closing date for receipt of applications is 31 March 2011.

IMPORTANT - In the Fees and Financial Support section of the application, you must state that you wish to be considered for a "PhD Fees Scholarship in Modern Languages"

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