Embark on a rigorous academic journey with the PhD Comparative Literatures and Cultures at the University of Bristol, a postgraduate research degree designed for scholars passionate about exploring the intricate connections between diverse cultural expressions. This program delves into critical areas such as transnational studies and intermediality, examining cultural contact, migration, and the influence of various media forms like film, graphic novels, and digital art. You will engage with global themes, from mental health to climate change, developing a sophisticated understanding of cultural difference, diversity, and interconnectedness in both historical and contemporary contexts.
This full-time, on-campus PhD is undertaken over a minimum of three to a maximum of four years, culminating in an 80,000-word thesis. You will benefit from expert supervision, with research students assigned a primary supervisor and a second supervisor, potentially from different departments, to enrich your project's scope. The program offers opportunities to audit taught units and, from your second year, potentially teach units yourself, providing invaluable pedagogical experience. You will graduate with advanced research skills, a significant scholarly contribution to your field, and a strong foundation for academic careers or roles in cultural institutions worldwide.