Embark on a rigorous academic journey with the PhD: World and Comparative Literature at the University of Exeter, a doctoral programme designed for ambitious scholars passionate about exploring global literary traditions and their interconnections. You will delve into diverse research areas, drawing on our significant strengths in Chinese Studies, French Studies, German Studies, Hispanic Studies, Italian Studies, Lusophone Studies, Russian Studies, and Translation Studies. This PhD is ideal if you seek to make an original contribution to knowledge in a field that critically examines cultural exchange and literary expression across borders, preparing you for a career in academia or research.
Your doctoral research will be conducted on campus over four years of full-time study, offering you the opportunity to work closely with our research-active academic staff and benefit from their extensive experience and prestigious research awards. You will engage with cutting-edge scholarship, potentially focusing on linguistics, translation studies, film, visual arts, or literary culture. Throughout your PhD, you will develop advanced research methodologies, critical analysis skills, and a deep understanding of comparative literary theory, graduating with the expertise to lead independent research and shape future discourse in the field.