MRes Modern Languages & Cultures

Course Overview This MRes program offers a unique opportunity to undertake advanced interdisciplinary research within the vibrant fields of Modern Languages and Cultures. Students will develop ambitious transcultural projects under expert supervision, choosing from five distinct research clusters that bridge traditional academic boundaries. The program combines tailored taught courses with a significant, independent research project culminating in a 20,000-30,000 word thesis. Key Program Highlights Pursue interdisciplinary research across five specialized clusters: Visual Culture, Histories & Subjectivities, Writing in Transit, Critical Editions, and Language & Society. Receive expert supervision from leading academics in French, German, Hispanic, Italian, and Slavonic Studies. Gain access to unique resources and collaborations with the Stirling Maxwell Centre and University Special Collections. Develop a significant, original research thesis that makes a contribution to knowledge in your chosen field. Join a dynamic postgraduate community engaged in Comparative Literature and Translation Studies.