Overview
Within the Comparative Literature and Critical Theories doctorate from University of Birmingham , you'll examine the dialogue and conversation between comparative literature and critical theories. There are a variety of directions you can take with your research, with our experts on hand to offer their knowledge in specific languages, cultures or theoretical approaches.
Key facts
You can access supervisors from across the College of Arts and Law. Other areas in the College include Film, Music, and Art History, offering you opportunities to explore different forms of culture like music, digital formats and works of art.
- Benefit from our postgraduate training programme and exclusive postgraduate events run by the Department of Modern Languages.
- Create your own interdisciplinary team of supervisors with expertise in the areas you want to research.
- Explore cultural forms across one or more languages. These include English, Arabic, Catalan, French, Italian, Persian, Portuguese, Spanish and Russian.
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Research interests include:
- Postcolonial and decolonial studies
- World literature
- Translation studies
- Gender and sexuality studies
- World cinema
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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If you are submitting your own research proposal, applications are accepted all year round, but if you wish to start in September, you should apply by 1 June.
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Campus Location
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Literature View 82 other PhDs in Literature in United KingdomExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants for a PhD will also need to hold a Masters qualification at Merit level or above (or its international equivalent), usually in a relevant area.
- Any academic and professional qualifications or relevant professional experience you may have are normally taken into account, and in some cases, form an integral part of the entrance requirements.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents23390 GBP / year≈ 23390 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents5181 GBP / year≈ 5181 GBP / year
Additional Details
- International: £11,695 part-time (distance learning only)
Living costs
Birmingham
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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