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Comparative Literature PhD

University of Birmingham

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    University of Birmingham

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    08-DEC-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Course overview In this course you conduct your own research exploring world cultures and literatures through an interdisciplinary, critical lens. 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. Course highlights At Birmingham, you'll be part of our Department of Modern Languages with a range of research expertise for you to take advantage of. Our research covers critical theories associated with the Frankfurt School, postcolonial theory and decolonial studies, eco-criticism, critical race theory, gender and sexuality studies, feminist and queer theory, plus memory studies, translation theory and linguistics. We welcome researchers with an interdisciplinary approach. You can access supervisors from across our 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.

Tuition fees

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£ 22,600per year

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University information

University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

  • University League Table

    14th

  • Campus address

    University of Birmingham, Edgbaston Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom, B15 2TT, United Kingdom

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The University of Birmingham is a founding member of the elite Russell Group of UK universities.
Based in the second largest city in the UK, Birmingham offers an outstanding international student experience.
The university has a vibrant international student community and is home to over 10,000 international students from approximately 150 countries.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    English

    11th out of 93 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 212
    154 73%

    20th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    31st

    9

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.15 79%

    63rd

    10

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