Comparative Literature PhD
University of Nottingham
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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SEP-26

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3 Years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Understand nations from the inside through careful analysis of their culture, literature and media. Identify the intercultural social, political, historical and philosophical influences that shape nations and add to the knowledge of how we interact as a global society. The Comparative Literature PhD offers research degree supervision in all areas of comparative literature and comparative cultural studies, from the Middle Ages to the present. We have particular strengths in the cultural contexts ...Read more

Understand nations from the inside through careful analysis of their culture, literature and media. Identify the intercultural social, political, historical and philosophical influences that shape nations and add to the knowledge of how we interact as a global society. The Comparative Literature PhD offers research degree supervision in all areas of comparative literature and comparative cultural studies, from the Middle Ages to the present. We have particular strengths in the cultural contexts of:French and Francophone studiesHispanic and Lusophone studiesSlavonic studiesGerman studiesChinese studiesWe also welcome projects involving film, TV and media studies.

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8th
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26th

Entry requirements

A first degree with at least 2:1, or an equivalent qualification (BA in Literature, Languages, Cultural Studies or similar subject) and ideally some knowledge of a European language other than English. We would usually expect you to hold or be working towards a masters degree in a relevant subject.

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£25,750 per year

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£25,750 per year

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University of Nottingham
University of Nottingham , Nottingham

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University Park Campus Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG7 2RD United Kingdom
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