The English and American Literature degree program from University of Zurich requires participants to conduct independent research, write a PhD thesis, and to perform coursework worth a total of 30 ECTS credits. Program outcomes include acquiring subject-specific skills in the area of specialization and improving research methodology.
English and American Literature, Ph.D.
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Overview
Graduates acquire transferable skills (university-level teaching, science communication, building networks, leadership skills, international experience).
In addition to promoting publications in scholarly journals and the ability to present research findings in academic contexts, the English and American Literature degree program from University of Zurich enables participants to develop the personal skill sets necessary for a successful career in research or in another demanding profession.
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- Programme intensity Full-time
- Credits 30 ECTS
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
Programme Structure
Course Overview:
- The curriculum can be adapted to individual interests. To assure high quality, program participants receive excellent support from a PhD committee made up of experts in the field.
English Language Requirements
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7The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.
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100The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120. Read more about TOEFL iBT ®.
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600The TOEFL®PBT is administered in a paper format and measures your ability to use and understand English in a classroom setting at the college or university level. It accurately measures how well you can listen, read and write in English while performing academic tasks. Read more about TOEFL®PBT.
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General Requirements
- Master’s degree diploma from a state-accredited university.
- Credits for any transferred coursework must also have been acquired at a state-accredited university.
- The diploma itself is state-accredited.
- The diploma grants entitlement to pursue doctoral studies at a state-accredited university in the relevant country.
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Living costs for Zürich
- 1920 - 2580 CHF/monthLiving Costs
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Funding
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