| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
| 2026-01-01 | - |
| 2026-04-01 | - |
Program Overview
Overview of the University of Kent
The University of Kent is a leading research university that offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs. The university has a strong focus on research excellence and has risen 11 places in THE's REF 2021 ranking, confirming its position as a leading research university.
Postgraduate Research Programs
The University of Kent offers a range of postgraduate research programs, including PhDs, in various fields such as German and Comparative Literature. These programs are designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in their chosen field and to prepare them for careers in academia, research, and industry.
German and Comparative Literature PhD
The German and Comparative Literature PhD program at the University of Kent is a research-based program that allows students to undertake a substantial piece of supervised research in German and Comparative Literature. The program is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in German and Comparative Literature and to prepare them for careers in academia, research, and industry.
Entry Requirements
To be eligible for the German and Comparative Literature PhD program, students must have a first or upper-second class BA honors degree or equivalent in a relevant subject, a distinction or merit in an MA program or equivalent in a relevant subject, and the appropriate language skills.
Research Areas
The University of Kent has a strong research focus, and the German and Comparative Literature PhD program is no exception. The program covers a range of research areas, including Austrian studies, post-Idealist philosophy and the German lyric tradition, naturalism, modernism and 20th-century literature, especially Rilke, Kafka, Mann, W G Sebald, and Jean Améry.
Fees and Funding
The tuition fees for the German and Comparative Literature PhD program at the University of Kent are as follows:
- Full-time: £5,006 (UK), £19,300 (EU), £19,300 (International)
- Part-time: £2,503 (UK), £9,650 (EU), £9,650 (International)
The university also offers a range of scholarships and funding opportunities to support postgraduate research students.
Career Support
The University of Kent provides career support to its students, including postgraduate research students. The university's career service offers a range of resources and services to help students develop their skills and secure employment after graduation.
Accommodation
The University of Kent offers a range of accommodation options to its students, including on-campus and off-campus accommodation. The university's accommodation service can provide students with information and advice on finding suitable accommodation.
Research Excellence
The University of Kent has a strong focus on research excellence, and the German and Comparative Literature PhD program is no exception. The program is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in German and Comparative Literature and to prepare them for careers in academia, research, and industry.
About the University of Kent
The University of Kent is a leading research university that offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs. The university has a strong focus on research excellence and has risen 11 places in THE's REF 2021 ranking, confirming its position as a leading research university.
Contact Information
For more information about the German and Comparative Literature PhD program at the University of Kent, please contact the university's admissions team.
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The University of Kent is a leading research university that offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs. The university has a strong focus on research excellence and has risen 11 places in THE's REF 2021 ranking, confirming its position as a leading research university.
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The University of Kent offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including PhDs, in various fields such as German and Comparative Literature. These programs are designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in their chosen field and to prepare them for careers in academia, research, and industry.
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