Objectives of Doctorate Programme The purpose of the PhD Programme is to develop and strengthen the existing research and research training milieu in the mentioned subject areas. In addition, it will stimulate the cultivation of cross-disciplinary research areas, drawing on the competence and experience of scholarly traditions of the disciplines. The curriculum of the PhD Programme is organized to support the doctoral students' work on individual projects and to put them in contact with relevant researchers and research spheres. The main objective is to ensure that the candidates are both solidly anchored in the traditional disciplines and qualified to take advantage of the inter-disciplinary perspectives in contemporary research in the fields of language, literature and the arts. Doctorate Programmes in the Department of English place strong emphasis on critical and analytical skills in the students’ area of specialization, advanced research methods and theories, a sensitivity to language and culture; and a rich and rounded humanistic education. Graduation Requirements Candidates must earn all required credits, pass a comprehensive examination and successfully defend a thesis based on a well-researched topic in the appropriate discipline. Employment Opportunities Holders of the PhD are prepared for careers in institutions of higher education, research centres and the professions.
Duration: 3 years
