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At The Australian National University, PhD candidates join a dynamic research environment with exceptional program resources. Choosing where to pursue research studies hinges largely on institutional prestige - and ANU stands among the globe's top universities, making it the ideal selection for your doctoral journey.
ANU's English research programs form the core of literary scholarship. Students can receive guidance across Australian and British literary traditions, with British literature spanning eras from the Renaissance to contemporary works. Additional specializations include American and Commonwealth literature, comparative studies, gender research, plus literary and cultural theories. The University's key research expertise in English encompasses 18th century British/Irish works, Romantic period studies, Victorian through modernist literature, postcolonial texts and theories, along with Australian and American literary traditions and dramatic arts.
Applicants must present at a minimum, an Australian Honours degree or equivalent, with a result of H2A (Second Class Honours Division A), and the approval of an identified supervisor for the research project/thesis. Equivalence may be met by completion of a Master’s degree that includes a significant research component, or by a combination of qualifications and professional experience.