PhD Monitor
/Detail
Languages, Literatures and Cultures● OpenMastersPreview

French - Structured Research Master's

Pursue a specialized, research-focused Master's degree in French language, literature, and culture at the University of Galway.

Best for:Best for graduates with a strong background in French language and literature seeking advanced academic research training.

University of Galway · Galway, Ireland · R1 · First-stage researcher
More professors at University of Galway
Contemporary French LiteratureFrancophone StudiesPostcolonial StudiesTranslation StudiesDiscourse AnalysisFrench Politics and Media
This is a masters position — not a PhD studentship.
Deadline
Important: apply by mid-July for September entry. Applications are made online via the University of Galway Postgraduate Applications System.
Funding
—
1 year full-time or 2 years part-time
Start date
September
Temporary
Location
Galway
Ireland

Overview

The Structured Master of Arts in French at the University of Galway is an advanced postgraduate research degree offered in full-time and part-time modes. Students undertake specialized academic research across various disciplines, including contemporary literature, postcolonial studies, translation, and media. The programme provides dedicated academic supervision and structured training to develop deep expertise in French and Francophone studies. Candidates are expected to conduct independent research leading to a comprehensive thesis.

FrenchMaster of ArtsResearch MALiteratureTranslationCultural StudiesFrancophone

What you'll do

  • Conduct independent academic research in a chosen specialist area of French studies
  • Engage with primary sources, critical theory, and relevant scholarly literature
  • Participate in structured postgraduate training modules and research seminars
  • Prepare and author a substantial research thesis under faculty supervision
  • Present research findings in academic settings where applicable

Requirements

Degree required: Level 8 qualification in French with a minimum 2.1 or North American 3.2 GPA or equivalent

Degree offered: Master of Arts

Language: English or French; minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent if neither is the first language

Instruction: English and French

Required skills
  • Advanced proficiency in French language and academic writing
  • Ability to formulate and execute independent research projects
  • Familiarity with critical and theoretical frameworks in French or Francophone studies
  • Strong analytical and literature review capabilities
Nice to have
Prior experience in academic research or extended essay writingFamiliarity with specialized digital research tools or archives
Eligibility
  • Must hold an approved Level 8 qualification or international equivalent
  • Non-native speakers of French must complete a minimum of one semester of residency in a Francophone country

Funding & terms

Type
Unknown
Amount
—
Duration
1 year full-time or 2 years part-time
Programme
—

Programme and admissions

Admissions not verified

A catalogue listing does not mean applications are open or funding is guaranteed. Check the source for your intake.

Intake
Not confirmed by the source
Duration
Not confirmed by the source
Teaching language
Not confirmed by the source
Taught / research mode
Not confirmed by the source
Study mode
Not confirmed by the source
Campus
Not confirmed by the source
Prerequisites
Not confirmed by the source
Application instructions
Not confirmed by the source
Tuition
Not confirmed by the source
Funding
Not confirmed by the source

How to apply

Deadline: mid-July

Applicants must submit their applications online through the University of Galway Postgraduate Applications System. Ensure all required academic transcripts and language certificates are uploaded prior to the mid-July deadline for September entry.

Documents required
  • Academic transcripts
  • Proof of language proficiency
↗Check programme and admissions

Contact

Lab
School of Languages, Literatures and Cultures
University of Galway
Ireland
See the full position

Create a free profile to unlock your personal match score, the full requirements, funding details and how to apply — in English or Persian.

No card · 10 free AI match scores
Explore this programme
Check admissions, intake and funding with the official source; a listing does not mean applications are open.