PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

German and Comparative Literature

Name: German and Comparative Literature
Availability: InStock

University of Kent

Canterbury, England

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3 yearsDuration

£19,300Per Year (Intl)

£5,238Home Fee

N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The PhD German and Comparative Literature at University of Kent is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding human thought and history. Based in Canterbury, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. A PhD in German and Comparative Literature enables you to undertake a substantial piece of supervised research that makes an original contribution to knowledge and is worthy of publication. Over the duration of the PhD, you produce an original piece of research of up to 100,000 words, in English or in German. Recent and ongoing research topics include a comparison of W.G. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 93% student satisfaction rating, and 71% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Research Methods in Literary Studies

Advanced German Literary Analysis

Comparative Literature Theory

Literary Trauma and Memory Studies

German Modernism and Contemporary Aesthetics

Postcolonial and Transnational Narratives

Doctoral Thesis Research and Supervision

Academic Writing and Publication Strategies

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement

2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5
PTE Academic	63	—	—	—	—

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,300

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£57,900

Home Student Fee

£5,238

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

69%Working

2%Studying

16%Work & Study

8%Seeking Work

55%Professional Jobs

Official Data

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