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

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6 years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Research overviewWhat if your personal exploration of cultural and linguistic expression aided international relations?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 ...Read more

Research overview

What if your personal exploration of cultural and linguistic expression aided international relations?

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 studies

Hispanic and Lusophone studies

Slavonic studies

German studies

Chinese studies

We also welcome projects involving film, TV and media studies.

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    International students who complete an eligible degree programme in the UK on a student visa can apply to stay and work in the UK after their course under the

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  • . Eligible courses at the University of Nottingham include bachelors, masters and research degrees, and PGCE courses.

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    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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    Full time fee: £23,000 per year. If you are studying part-time, you will be charged a proportion of this fee each year (subject to inflation).

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