PhD in Literature in Colchester United Kingdom | University of Essex

The Department of Literature, Film, and Theatre Studies provides PhD Literature supervision across all areas of faculty research expertise. Our scholars specialize in diverse literary traditions and critical approaches, spanning early modern to contemporary works in English and multiple other languages. Key research areas encompass Early Modern studies, Romanticism, 18th-19th century literature, US/Caribbean writing, postcolonial studies, modern/postmodern works, eco-criticism, nature writing, black diaspora literature, travel narratives, WWI literature, human rights in literature, science fiction, and post-human studies.
Many alumni have pursued successful writing careers, while others hold prominent positions as academics, educators, publishing professionals, media specialists, arts managers, theater directors, and language translators.

Numerous graduates from our Literature, Film, and Theatre Studies program have achieved recognition as published authors.
Former doctoral students now occupy distinguished roles across academia, publishing, journalism, arts management, theatrical production, and literary translation.