Program Overview
The French at University of Bristol is a MPhil programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the French programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 15,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,185 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Bristol, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the French programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Francophone Cultures and Post-Colonial History:\\xa0the transmission of socio-political and cultural ideas through artistic creation, literary production, and religious practice in French-speaking Africa.\', \'Gender and Sexuality:\\xa0the construction of gendered identities through and across the French language and French-speaking cultures; masculinity, femininity, and nationhood.\', \'Literary and Visual Cultures:\\xa0the relationship between word and image, especially from the 19th\\xa0century to the present day, inc. French and Francophone fiction, painting, performance, poetry, and film.\', \'Medieval France:\\xa0the\\xa0chansons de geste, \\x91old French\\x92, and early vernacular chronicles; religious tolerance; manuscript culture.\', \'Dr Marianne Ailes, (Senior Lecturer), Medieval French literature, especially the " chansons de geste" and early vernacular chronicles.\', \'Dr Ruth Bush, (Lecturer), Post-colonial studies; publishing minority cultures; the francophone literature of Africa.\', \'Dr Edward Forman, (Senior Lecturer), Ethical aspects of tragedy, particularly Racine; French stage music in the 17th and early 20th centuries.\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Entry requirements
- MPhil: An upper second-class degree (or international equivalent). Please note, acceptance will also depend on evidence of your readiness to pursue a research degree.
- MPhil/PhD: A pass at Master\'s level (or international equivalent).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 15,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,185 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 15,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,185 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Bristol directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Bristol
University of Bristol
Bristol, United Kingdom
University of Bristol is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-12-17
- Start Date 2018-01-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months