PhD German and Comparative Literature in Canterbury United Kingdom | University of Kent

Earning a PhD in German and Comparative Literature allows you to conduct extensive supervised research that offers novel insights worthy of academic publication.
A doctoral degree, commonly referred to as a PhD, is essential for pursuing academic or research careers. Many employers also highly value this qualification, acknowledging the dedication, expertise, and transferable skills it demonstrates. These include advanced research abilities, strong work ethic, and effective communication.

Throughout your doctoral studies, you'll develop an original research project of up to 100,000 words, written in either English or German. Current and recent research explores diverse topics such as comparative analyses of marginal writers like W.G. Sebald and Orhan Pamuk, examinations of trauma narratives in post-Holocaust and post-colonial contexts, and the evolution of the wandering motif in literature from Romanticism to modern times.