Program Overview

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Introduction to the Berlin Graduate School of British Studies

The Berlin Graduate School for British Studies is located at the Centre for British Studies, an interdisciplinary teaching and research institution at Humboldt-Universit‰t zu Berlin.

Program Overview

The school seeks to bring together researchers with an excellent degree in a subject related to British Studies, including history, art history, law, political science, sociology, economics, ethnology, anthropology, literature, and culture. The program aims to support scholars in writing an original interdisciplinary PhD thesis with a focus on the UK, preferably from a comparative or cultural exchange-studies perspective. Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English is essential.

Program Objectives

The Graduate School focuses on interdisciplinary British Studies projects. The objective is to familiarize scholars with basic methods and research techniques of different disciplines, enabling them to position themselves between two or more disciplines and systematically reflect this position on a meta-level.

Course Programme

The course programme draws on an interdisciplinary network of international academics, research institutions, NGOs, museums, and parliamentary organisations in the UK and Ireland. The Centres international and interdisciplinary Berlin Britain Research Network offers intellectual input and structural support.

Research Areas

The program encompasses a wide range of research areas, including but not limited to:

• History
• Art History
• Law
• Political Science
• Sociology
• Economics
• Ethnology
• Anthropology
• Literature
• Culture

Visiting Scholars

Visiting scholars are welcome to participate in the program.

Application Information

There are currently no vacancies available for application.

Program Structure

The program is designed to provide a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach to British Studies, with a focus on research techniques and methodologies. The structure of the program is tailored to support scholars in achieving their research goals and producing high-quality PhD theses.

Library and Resources

The program has access to a library and other resources, including the August-Boeckh-Haus, which provides a comprehensive collection of materials related to British Studies.

Annual Report

The program publishes an annual report, which provides an overview of the school's activities, research projects, and achievements.