ASTON UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
One fully funded PhD Studentship in the School of Languages and Social Sciences
Reference Number: R140140
The School of Languages and Social Sciences (LSS), invites applications for one fully funded PhD studentship from strong candidates in any of the research areas covered by the School. The studentship is for full-time study over three years, commencing in October 2014.
LSS is a multi-disciplinary research-focused School which brings together researchers in the areas of Languages (French, German, Spanish), Translation Studies, Politics and International Relations, Sociology and Public Policy, and English Language. Further information on the School’s research areas can be found here. http://www.aston.ac.uk/lss/research/
1 October 2014 start date with completion date of 30 September 2017
Financial Support
Will be provided to the successful applicant to cover the Home/EU fees rate (£3,996 in academic year 2014/15) plus a maintenance grant at the standard AHRC/ESRC rate (£13,726 in academic year 2013/14) with the corresponding standard increases in subsequent years. Applicants from outside the EU may apply for this studentship but will need to pay the difference between the ‘Home/EU’ and the ‘Overseas’ tuition fees (Overseas tuition fees will be £12,075 in academic year 2014/15, so a difference of £8,079).
Person Specification
The successful applicant should have a first class or good upper second class honours degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject area. They should have, or be near to completing, a postgraduate qualification such as a Masters or equivalent. An overall merit or equivalent, with merit in the dissertation is normally required.
The application form and details of entry requirements, including English language are available at http://www1.aston.ac.uk/lss/research/postgraduate-research/research-degrees-structure/
For more details on how to apply please contact:
Dan Thomson, LSS Research Manager
Email: [log in to unmask]
Tel: +44 (0)121 204 3972
Please note that the application deadline for this call is 13 June 2014.
Interview dates to be confirmed.
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