English and American Literature, PhD

Program Overview

The PhD program in English and American Literature at the University of Debrecen offers advanced study in literary and cultural studies, with research areas ranging from British Studies to Gender Studies. Students develop theoretical and analytical skills through coursework and research, preparing them for careers in academia, research, or other fields requiring advanced literary analysis. The program accepts graduates from other universities and includes an interview process to assess applicants' qualifications.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Name:

English and American Literature, PhD

Doctoral School:

Doctoral School of Literature

Disciplinary Area:

Humanities

Discipline:

Literary and cultural studies

Program Description:

This PhD program invites graduates from other universities besides the University of Debrecen to continue their studies. The program accepts students who hold a university or MA degree. The selection process includes an interview that assesses the applicant's academic performance, proposed doctoral work, and overall intellectual abilities. Additional professional requirements may be established by the university, faculty, or doctoral program committee. Students in the doctoral program have opportunities to participate in undergraduate-level instruction at the University of Debrecen.

Research Areas:

• British Studies
• North/American Studies
• Canadian Studies
• Australian Studies
• Literary and cultural studies
• American History
• British History
• Australian History
• Comparative literature
• Film studies
• Media studies
• Gender Studies
• Postcolonial studies

Objectives:

The instructional component of the doctoral program equips students with the theoretical and historical knowledge, as well as the analytical skills, necessary to write their dissertation in the chosen field of study.

Tuition Fee: 6,500 USD/year One time fees: application fee 150 USD, entrance procedure fee 350 USD