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PhD Comparative Literature at University of Liverpool

University of Liverpool, United Kingdom

Programme overview

We’re committed to reading literature in ways that extend beyond single languages and cultures. When you study our Comparative Literature PhD, you’ll benefit from cross-departmental expertise and supervision that spans various language areas and methodologies. With specialists across the range of languages taught in the Department of Languages, Cultures and Film, we provide varied supervision in the areas of comparative and world literature so you can undertake groundbreaking research.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Duration: 2-4 years full-time; 4-6 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time also available  |  Intake: Year round  |  Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research topics include Translingual and exophonic writing; Postcolonial literature; Digital humanities; Multilingualism; Translation studies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You’ll need a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree, and a UK master’s degree or international equivalent relevant to the proposed field of research.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2027/28). full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 25,350 a year (2027/28). full-time Source

Intake: Year round

Duration: 2-4 years full-time; 4-6 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://theuniversityofliverpool.my.site.com/

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