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Research in Modern Languages and Cultures (MLC) played a key role in QMUL's impressive results during the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (the most recent UK-wide assessment of university research), as part of the Modern Languages and Linguistics unit (UoA 28B: 3.04 GPA score). Our department maintains robust partnerships with external research organizations, including the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Leo Baeck Institute, the Ramon Llull Institut (Catalan Studies), the Camões Institute for Cooperation and Language, and the University of London's Institute of Modern Languages Research. Numerous MLC faculty members have led professional associations, such as Professor Adrian Armstrong's presidency of the Association of University Professors and Heads of French (2014-17). The department also engages with a network of affiliated scholars, including Honorary and Visiting Research Fellows.
For entry at PhD level, we would normally expect candidates to have an MA or equivalent. Modern Languages and Cultures accepts students for a research degree leading to a PhD of the University of London. Applicants for this degree are accepted on the basis of previous academic performance and subject to the availability of a member of staff to supervise their work. We welcome applications from home and overseas students. All prospective students are advised to consult a potential supervisor with a draft research proposal before submitting a formal application. You should also include a relevant piece of written work showing your potential for carrying out high-level research in your subject area (preferably a final-year undergraduate or MA dissertation), with your application. IELTS Academic: 7.0 overall including 7.0 in Writing, and 5.5 in Reading, Listening and Speaking, TOEFL: 100 overall including 27 in Writing, 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening and 20 in Speaking.