Modern Languages And Cultures Mres

University of Liverpool

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1 Year

Course duration

8/31/2025

Start Date

US$30219

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Overview This MRes programme provides a personalised and focused introduction to postgraduate research, allowing you to develop as an independent researcher with the support of our experts in Modern Languages and Cultures. It provides a rigorous overview of the current state of scholarship in your selected field, guides you through a programme of directed and individualised reading to the selection of a feasible research project, and allows you to complete a substantial piece of research. Why Department of Modern Languages and Cultures? Introduction to Modern Languages and Cultures We are a small department that maintains a variety of very distinctive areas of strength in research. We offer programmes tailored to the individual and underpinned by a close student-supervisor contact. All of that unfolds in a friendly and supportive atmosphere. We maintain a high degree of interdisciplinary activity, with students and staff from all disciplines interacting through institutional research centres, research groups and seminars. Research Overview Our research activities are broadly organised around four research groups: Image, Sound and Performance Conflict, Memory and Heritage Place, Space and Belonging Media Histories: From Manuscript to Digital Career prospects Former postgraduates in French, German and Hispanic Studies have reached senior positions at the universities of: Aberdeen, Sussex, Leeds, Sheffield, Kings College London, Loughborough, Salford and Liverpool, as well as in a variety of careers. Former postgraduates in Modern Languages and Cultures have also gone on to careers in a wide variety of areas including journalism, law, tourism, charity work, librarianship, translation and teaching.

For international students

You will normally need a 2:1 honours degree or above, or equivalent, in a subject relevant to the proposed field of research. IELTS: 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each component). TOEFL iBT: 88 or above with minimum scores in components as follows: Listening and Writing 21, Reading 22, Speaking 23.

1 Year - Full time

Fee

£23,400.00 (US$ 30,219) per yearAccommodation - 600 to 900. Please note fees stated are for the 2024-25 academic year, and are subject to change for 2025/26. This is a provisional fee yet to be approved Please check with institution

Start Date

8/31/2025

Address

Liverpool Campus, Foundation Building, Brownlow Hill, Liverpool, L69 7ZX, England, United Kingdom

About

A founding member of the esteemed Russell Group, the University of Liverpool has plenty to shout about. Currently placed 36th in the Complete University Guide UK 2019 the university is consistently ranked within the top 200 universities worldwide (THE 2018/19, QS 2018/19, ARWU 2018).
The university is first in the Russell Group for graduate employability, with 94% of all Liverpool graduates in professional employment or further study within six months of graduation. Graduates also received the second highest salaries, in comparison to other universities in the Northwest region, five years after graduating (LEO 2017).
The university is always looking for ways to improve its campus, and has recently invested GBP 800 million into its campus and academic facilities. There are plenty of on-campus amenities to make use of, ranging from a fitness centre to a nightclub, and libraries which are open 24/7 during term time.
The Student Union was voted the best in the country at the NUS Awards in 2016. There are more than 250 sports clubs and societies for students to enjoy where they can try new things and make friends.
Liverpool is an inexpensive city to live in and it was the 2018 winner of WhatUni’s? students’ choice award for ‘best city life’ The birthplace of the Beatles, Liverpool has a vibrant cultural scene, countless shops and bars, clubs, music venues and dining options for all to enjoy outside of studying.
The university’s international community is large with more than 8,000 students travelling from over 130 countries to study there every year. International students are also encouraged to take up the numerous overseas study opportunities available in countries including China, Australia, Canada, USA and Europe.

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