St. Andrews,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Comparative Literature in St Andrews United Kingdom | University of St Andrews
University of St Andrews
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St Andrews United Kingdom
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
20,940
(c. USD27,908.41)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
A PhD (Doctorate) typically spans three years, culminating in an 80,000-word thesis and an oral defense. Modern Languages PhD candidates usually engage in the School's training program during their initial two years, along with teaching observation exercises. These activities help refine teaching abilities, boost career prospects, and prepare students for academic careers.
In today's interconnected world, comprehending foreign languages and cultures stands as a vital skill. University-level language studies enable deeper engagement with people, traditions, and histories through their native tongues. This academic pursuit also allows for broader contextualization of one's own linguistic and cultural background. Within the School of Modern Languages, students learn from specialists across seven language disciplines and Comparative Literature, with research spanning medieval to contemporary studies on diverse subjects.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Admission to research study within the Faculties of Arts and Divinity is normally on the basis of a good Masters degree which must be related to your area of research.
All applications must include the required supplementary documentation before a decision can be made. This varies by programme but includes:
CV or r'sum. This should include your personal details with a history of your education and employment to date.
A research proposal.
A sample of academic written work in English.
Two original signed academic references.
Academic transcripts and degree certificates. Please only send certified copies with official English translations if applicable. Do not send original documents as they cannot be returned.
English language requirements certificate.
IELTS - Minimum overall score 6.5 with minimum component scores (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) to be 6.0.
TOEFL iBT - Minimum overall score 79 with minimum component scores (Listening-12, Reading-13, Writin-21, Speaking- 18)
All applications must include the required supplementary documentation before a decision can be made. This varies by programme but includes:
CV or r'sum. This should include your personal details with a history of your education and employment to date.
A research proposal.
A sample of academic written work in English.
Two original signed academic references.
Academic transcripts and degree certificates. Please only send certified copies with official English translations if applicable. Do not send original documents as they cannot be returned.
English language requirements certificate.
IELTS - Minimum overall score 6.5 with minimum component scores (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) to be 6.0.
TOEFL iBT - Minimum overall score 79 with minimum component scores (Listening-12, Reading-13, Writin-21, Speaking- 18)
Tuition
GBP
20,940