Overview
The World and Comparative Literature PhD programme from The University of Exeter research expertise covers a wide range of world literatures and cultures ranging from European literatures (ancient, medieval, and modern), Mediterranean, Latin American, and Chinese literatures and Cultures to Spanish and Latin American cinema and visual culture, Italian cinema, and Chinese art. Most staff also specialise in research of a world or comparative nature.
The Department of English has particular and growing strength in world literary and postcolonial studies, world cinema, global modernisms, and the global circulation of literature, film and culture more generally. Increasingly, colleagues are working with students who are concerned to situate English/Anglophone culture within a comparative framework.
Given today’s developments in multiculturalism, trans-nationalism, literary theories of the capitalist world system and globalisation, this new programme in World and Comparative Literature encourages interdisciplinary and multilingual perspectives on literature and culture; it allows PG researchers to cross borders between national literatures, disciplines, between historical eras and media; and to have the opportunity to actively promote cultural exchange rather than simply receiving cultural knowledge.
Examples of such research topics or areas include cultural studies, gender studies, postcolonial studies, world-systems theory, as well as historical and trans historical literary studies more generally.
Career opportunities:
We are committed to ensuring you receive high quality research supervision to maximise your potential and prepare you for a rewarding career. You will develop skills which will be useful to you whether or not you stay in academia including highly developed research methods skills.
Possible careers include academic research and teaching, and potentially, usually with further professional training, employment in research and policy organisations and charities in the UK and beyond.
Get more details
Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Research topics:
- Cultural studies
- Gender studies
- Postcolonial studies
- World-systems theory
- Historical and trans historical literary studies
Check out the full curriculum
Visit programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
- StartingApply anytime.
There are no specific deadlines for applications, though the majority of students start in September.
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Language Studies General Studies Literature View 30 other PhDs in General Studies in United KingdomExplore more key information
Visit programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.
Get your student insurance nowStarting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.
Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at The University of Exeter and/or in United Kingdom, please visit Student Insurance Portal.
Other requirements
General requirements
Students applying to enter directly into the PhD programme would normally be expected to have a Masters degree with Merit or equivalent in Modern Languages (in particular French, German, Italian, Russian or Spanish) or Translation studies, or other relevant qualifications such as a doctorate in another subject.
To obtain additional information about the program, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
Make sure you meet all requirements
Visit programme websiteTuition Fee
-
International
22600 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 22600 GBP per year during 48 months. -
National
4900 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4900 GBP per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Exeter
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Check for any work restrictions
Visit programme websiteIn order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for World and Comparative Literature.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility