Modern Languages and Cultures PhDs
All the key information about applying for a postgraduate research degree in modern languages and cultures at Sheffield.
PhD study in Languages and Cultures
To apply to study for a PhD with us, we would like you to first get in touch with a potential supervisor with whom you will develop the proposal, before you submit a formal application.
Please include your research proposal and a brief CV when contacting a potential supervisor or the department.
A formal application is made using the University’s online application form. We will not be able to make a decision on an application until we receive all of the required details, including a research proposal, reference letters and supporting documents.
Application checklist
- I have a good Bachelor degree (2:1 or equivalent).
- I have a Masters level qualification (Merit or equivalent).
- English is my first language, or I have an overall IELTS grade of 7.0 with a minimum score of 6.5 in each component.
- My research proposal is ready to upload.
- My proof of previous degrees, academic references, English language certificates (if required), and CV are ready to upload.
- I can provide a sample of my academic writing (6000-8000 words). This might be an extract from a larger piece of work, such as a dissertation.
Research topics
Our thriving community of academic staff, postdoctoral research fellows and postgraduate students conducts research in a wide range of languages, disciplines and geographical regions, united by a commitment to accessing source.
We are particularly keen to receive applications in the areas covered by our research clusters.
Research by language
- French and Francophone Studies
- Germanic Studies
- Spanish, Catalan, Portuguese and Latin American Studies
- Russian and Slavonic Studies
- Translation and Intercultural Communication Studies