Overview
Existing alongside PhD pathways in French, German, Italian, Modern Greek, Slavonic Studies, and Spanish and Portuguese, this doctoral degree in Literature, Culture and Thought at University of Cambridge offers an opportunity for students to pursue research projects that at their core traverse conventional disciplinary or linguistic boundaries, but to do so inside the rigorous and supportive environment of MMLL.
Our academic community consists of scholars who produce highly specialised research in a variety of literary, intellectual, and cultural traditions, but who also drive such broader fields as critical theory, translation studies, philosophy, visual studies, intellectual history, postcolonial studies, and comparative literature. Students drawn to this PhD will have projects centred in such fields with relevant proposed supervisors, allowing for research in cultural texts and trends across a wide range of language areas beyond English, at least one of which they will be required to study in the original language.
The course aims to train students to be excellent researchers, writers, and scholars. The degree will prepare them to engage primary texts and secondary scholarship with critical dexterity, to synthesise research, and to expand the research horizons of their defined specialist area. The PhD also offers the opportunity for students to hone--to an advanced professional level--their presentation and public speaking skills. Students with an interest in pursuing careers in higher education will also be offered teaching opportunities and relevant pedagogical training. Students will graduate with the ability to produce publishable research of an excellent standard.
Learning outcomes
expert knowledge of a defined area of specialist research
knowledge of the methodology or methodologies appropriate to their field
a set of research skills appropriate to their field
the ability to produce scholarly writing in English of a sufficiently high standard
an appropriate set of transferable skills, such as work planning and time management
Programme Structure
Curriculum includes:
- During research, the candidate will work closely with a Supervisor or Supervisors who are specialists in their research area(s). The Supervisor does not lay down a topic for research but offers advice and help regarding the choice of a topic. They will help the candidate draw up a plan and a timetable for the thesis and will give them detailed feedback on their written work.
- In addition to your Supervisor, you will normally also be able to draw on the help and support of another member of the academic staff, your advisor, who may or may not be a specialist in your area, but who will be able to give general academic advice.
- Students are encouraged to regularly attend postgraduate research seminars across the Faculty and in the appropriate Section(s).
- Attending lectures is optional, but students are encouraged to take advantage of lectures offered across the University that are relevant to their research.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Delivered
Campus Location
- Cambridge, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies Literature View 87 other PhDs in Area & Cultural Studies in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants for this course should have achieved a Masters (Distinction).
- If your degree is not from the UK, please check International Qualifications to find the equivalent in your country.
- Applicants should normally hold a distinction or equivalent in a master's degree and a strong honours degree in a relevant field, with clear evidence of research potential.
- Doctoral research for the PhD programme in LCT requires the study of material in at least one language area represented in MMLL. While students are not required to demonstrate degree-level competency in their language area(s), they should be prepared to discuss their linguistic background and training at the admission interview (these are standrdly conducted online) and/or provide evidence of research proficiency in the language(s) relevant to their proposed project as part of their application.
Tuition Fees
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Applies to youNon-residents33876 GBP / year≈ 33876 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents11208 GBP / year≈ 11208 GBP / year
Living costs
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