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PhD of Comparative Literature
- Canterbury, United Kingdom
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
Three-year full-time Doctor of Philosophy programme in Comparative Literature offered by the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Design and undertake an original research project in Comparative Literature. Critically evaluate specialist literature and research evidence. Apply appropriate research methods and ethics
- and communicate findings through scholarly writing and presentations.
Career outcomes
- Publishing
- Culture
- Heritage
- and the arts
- Communications
- Marketing
- Advertising
- and public relations
- Journalism
- Broadcasting
- and media
- Leisure
- Tourism
- and travel
- Business
- Finance
- Commerce
- and tech
- Politics
- Policy work
- Diplomacy
- Civil service
- and law
- Education
- Outreach
- Advocacy
- and training
- Research
- Development
- Consultancy
- and venture acceleration
- Translating and interpreting
- Including literary translation
Curriculum
- Three-year full-time research programme. Assessment is by a written thesis examined in an oral viva. Delivered by the School of Literatures
- Languages and Cultures (Central Area).
Entry requirements
Academic
- Typical offer (course page): 2.1 or above.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree with 2.1 or equivalent, Or master's degree, Supervisor contact recommended
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- PTE Academic 63
- TOEFL iBT 4
- Oxford Test of English 118
- Duolingo 110
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Academic References
- Research Proposal
- Identification Document
How to apply
- Check requirements: research deadline 2 July 2027 for September 2027. No fixed closing date
- Apply at least three months ahead and contact potential supervisors first. Apply online via 'Apply now' on the course page (Kent Vision). No application fee. Provide previous studies
- A 1
- 000-3
- 000 word research proposal
- Two academic referees
- English evidence and ID. Complete the CAS Shield interview if asked. Accept the offer and pay the deposit via the e-store or Flywire. Receive the CAS and apply for the UK Student visa with proof of funds.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £21,950 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £0 GBP |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Canterbury |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Humanities |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Students may be considered for available scholarships or funding if they meet the relevant award criteria, Availability and eligibility should be confirmed with the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
2 Jul 2027
230 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 2 Jul 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £21,950 GBP per year. The application fee is £0 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,539 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, PTE Academic 63, TOEFL iBT 4, Oxford Test of English 118, Duolingo 110.

