Overview
The applicants have to comply with the requirements specified in the regulations of the Institute for Graduate Studies in Social Sciences and also have to have a reading knowledge in one of the modern European languages.
The student chooses two areas of concentration, building upon his/ her master's background, and focuses on a field of interest such as a historical period, a genre, or literary theory and criticism on this English Language and Literature program from Istanbul Aydin University.
Features
The qualifying examination scrutinizes knowledge in the areas of concentration and awareness of the methods of critical interpretation. Each student submits a dissertation in a form approved by his/ her dissertation director and by a committee appointed by the department.
A final public oral examination is given after the candidate's dissertation has been read and approved. The following topics are to be covered in the examination: a justification of the subject treated and the methods chosen, an account of any new contributions made. The student must develop and answer a series of questions growing out of subjects presented in the dissertation.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- The major areas of concentration are Medieval Literature, Renaissance Literature, 17th and 18th Century Literature, Romantic and Victorian Literatures, Modern English Literature, and Theory of Criticism.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Language Studies Literature View 3 other PhDs in Language Studies in TurkeyAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Turkish students are accepted to the English Language and Literature (doc) section of the Student Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM) according to the Higher Education Institutions Examination (YKS).
- Foreign students are accepted to the program as a result of their direct application to the university.
Tuition Fee
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International
2233 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6700 USD for the full programme during 36 months. -
National
2233 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6700 USD for the full programme during 36 months.
Living costs for Istanbul
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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