Overview

Features

Students in the English Literature and Comparative Cultural Studies programme from at University of Cyprus may explore cross-cultural dimensions within English Studies, Anglophone literature in relation to literatures in other languages, intergeneric approaches to literature, or recent developments in literary and cultural analysis, drawing from disciplines such as psychoanalysis, anthropology, sociology, political theory, history, philosophy, gender and postcolonial studies.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Initial Period (1st and 2nd semester). During the initial period the research committee of the student is set up and the topic of his or her research is defined.

Comprehensive Examination (from 3rd to 5th semester). During this stage the student prepares for and takes the comprehensive examination, which is evaluated by the members of his or her research committee.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

94

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nicosia, Cyprus

Disciplines

Language Studies Literature British Studies

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

94

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A full CV in English.

Certified copies of degrees and academic transcripts.

A Personal Objectives Essay.

A Preliminary Research Proposal.

Writing samples in English.

Letters of recommendation.

Certificate of English language proficiency.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

4000 EUR / year

≈ 4000 EUR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

4000 EUR / year

≈ 4000 EUR / year

Living costs

Nicosia

Cyprus

576 - 866 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Nicosia

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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