PhDDoctoral School of Literature - Literature and Culture (in English)

Study location	Hungary, Szeged
Type	Doctoral / Postdoctoral, full-time
Nominal duration	4 + 4 semesters
Study language	English
Awards	PhD (PhD in Literature and Culture)
Course code	DDISIRD-eng
Accreditation	2017/6/IX/8/2/1088;107 2009/7/XIII/2/204. sz. MAB hat.;

Tuition fee	€3,500 per semester The schedule of tuition fee payment is determined on the basis of consulate/visa regulations. In case of applicants coming from visa restricted countries, payment of the full tuition fee (1st and 2nd semester) is required. Details will be indicated in the letter of admission. After a successful admission process, applicants are expected to arrive and academically register until the third week of September in the fall intake and until the third week of February in the spring intake. Exceptionally, they can still participate in the Academic Registration on the 4th week of the semester. If they fail to arrive by this deadline, they cannot register academically and cannot start their studies in that particular academic year. In case of visa rejection or other circumstances beyond the applicant’s control which prevent the applicant from starting their studies, a postponement for the next academic year/semester or a full refund can be requested. To request a refund, applicants must submit an official refund request along with the official documentation that proves the reason why they cannot start their studies. Please contact the Registrar’s Office regarding the necessary steps at registrarsoffice.btk@szte.hu.
Application fee	€79 per programme The 79 EUR Application Fee (non-refundable) is payable by programmes: as many programmes are indicated in your application profile as many times 79 EUR should be paid.
Examination fee	€250 one-time Please note that then Entrance Exam Fee is non-refundable.

Entry qualification

Graduate / Masters' Degree (or higher) Who should apply? We expect applicants to be interested in the contemporary developments and challenges in literature and culture, literary and cultural heritage worldwide, and languages in general. It is an advantage if the applicant has an MA in literary studies, languages, philosophy, cultural studies, theatre or film studies, or translation. Application requirements: MA degree, a demonstrated proficiency in English (B2/Intermediate). In the final phase of the application process, applicants present their research plan and motivation in a personal or online interview. The programme accepts applications in the following areas of research: Theories of literature and culture British literary history from the Renaissance to the present British intellectual and cultural history, including arts, music, popular culture. American literary history up to the present; intellectual and cultural history, including arts, music, popular culture. Women/Gender Studies with an Anglo-American horizon. The Multimediality of (Anglo-American) Culture Selected topics in Canadian, Indian, South-African and other post-colonial literatures. Please choose a topic proposal and contact the doctoral school and the supervisor before submitting your application. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. Academic Records in English or certified translation. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English It is required to upload the proof of langugae proficiency: B2/intermediate or equivalent international language exam

Other requirements	At least 2 reference(s) should be provided. Please upload your transcript, Proof of language Proficiency, CV, motivational letter, list of academic publications and 2 letters of references; Applicants will be intervied online or in person in Szeged.

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Overview

The PhD study programme, “Literatures and Cultures in English” is affiliated with the Doctoral School of Literature and Culture, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, University of Szeged. Accredited since 1995, the program is designed to provide students with interpretive skills, academic research tools, and critical perspectives in the fields of British and American literary and cultural studies. Students are introduced to advanced theoretical fields such as history and theory of literature, the multimediality of culture and some aspects of gender studies. Regular practice of academic research tools in the information society and the digital humanities is also presented during the course of studies. Students participate in interactive seminars, research seminars and thesis writing practice.

For further information please contact Prof., Dr. Anna Kérchy via e-mail at akerchy@ieas-szeged.hu.

Programme structure

The study programme comprises of four years, during which two years are devoted to regular course work with mandatory participation (cf. study matrix). This period is concluded by a gate-way complex exam which only once can be repeated. The third and fourth years are mainly devoted to individual research and writing the dissertation. In the meantime students are expected to attend scholarly conferences and publish scholarly articles. During one semester they also teach a BA course in cooperation with their supervisors. The dissertation must be submitted not later than 5 years after the enrolment in the program.

Career opportunities

Holders of a PhD in Literary Studies may pursue a career in academia and education, or may choose to work for cultural organizations, publishing and media companies, national or local administration, or in the creative industry.