Overview

Concerning many different methodological approaches to literature, the introduction into the metholodology of literary science and the theoretical-methodological seminar will be a good guide for them in formultaing outcomes of their dissertation thesis.

Key Facts

Further acquired knowledge from the theory of kinds and genres or poetics of fiction and poetry will help them in the diagniostic part of their research – to identify genological and poetological specifics of the studies texts in the context of Slovak and world literature and wider interdisciplinary space (translation, other arts, media, education, etc.). The knowledge acquired within optional subjects can be exploited in their educational activities of the Literary Science programme from Pavol Jozef Safárik University in Kosice, or later in continuing their future career as teachers in various degrees of education.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theoretical and Methodological Seminar

Theory of Literary Styles and Genres

Poetics of Poetry

Poetics of Fiction

Individual Study of Specialised Literature

Foreign Language for Literary Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00

Language

English, Slovak

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Košice, Slovakia

Disciplines

Literacy Education

Join for free or log in to access our complete career info list.

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

The Doctoral study is open for graduates of the Master level who will become experts in the selected scientific discipline and will be awarded the “Philosophiae doctor” (PhD.) degree.

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items like Additional medical costs, Repatriation, Liability etc. Make sure your student insurance covers your needs.

Studyportals partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

Get your student insurance now

Starting 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 Pavol Jozef Safárik University in Kosice and/or in Slovakia, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

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

5000 EUR / year

≈ 5000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

5000 EUR / year

≈ 5000 EUR / year

Living costs

Košice

Slovakia

500 - 850 EUR / month

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

Funding

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Loading

Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Literary Science.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

About