Master & PhD Studies in English Literature & Comparative Cultural Studies, University of Cyprus, Cyprus (2016-2017)

The Department of English Studies offers postgraduate programmes at the master and doctoral levels, leading to an MA and PhD, respectively. The Department offers PhD degree schemes in subjects related to all research interest areas of its academic faculty.

Admission Requirements
Postgraduate programmes at the master level (MA): All applicants for entrance in the MA programmes offered by the Department must hold a first class or upper second class degree (or equivalent) in a subject related to their proposed field of study. All candidates must be competent and fluent in English and, depending on the nature of the programme, in other relevant languages.

Postgraduate programmes at the doctoral level (PhD): Generally, applicants for admission at PhD level must hold a Master degree (or equivalent), awarded by a recognized University in a subject related to their proposed field of study; alternatively, they must show evidence of their ability to conduct research.

Although candidates need not have completed their degree at the time of application, they must have received it before they are allowed to commence the postgraduate programmes.

PhD in ENGLISH LITERATURE AND COMPARATIVE CULTURAL STUDIES

The PhD Progamme may involve the attendance of postgraduate courses, depending on the supervisor’s recommendation. The PhD candidate must pass PhD comprehensive exams within their fifth semester of study. Exam questions are determined by a three-member committee, which includes the PhD supervisor. After the completion of their comprehensive exams, the student must submit and defend a dissertation proposal to his/her committee. Upon successful defense of the dissertation proposal, the student works with the supervisor and the PhD committee members to complete the writing and for the oral defense of the dissertation.

MA in ENGLISH LITERATURE AND COMPARATIVE CULTURAL STUDIES

The master's programme in English Literature and Comparative Cultural Studies is designed for students who wish to undertake research in literature, with particular emphasis on theoretical, cross-cultural, comparative and interdisciplinary perspectives. Students may explore cross-cultural dimensions within English Studies, or Anglophone literature in relation to literatures in other languages. Intergeneric approaches to literature are also encouraged. Courses examine recent developments in theoretical tendencies and cultural analysis primarily in relation to literary texts but also with respect to the other arts, drawing from disciplines such as psychology, anthropology, sociology, history and philosophy.

For more information you can contact Ms Andrie Kontozi (kontozi.andrie@ucy.ac.cy). 0035722892101.

We wish to inform you that he deadline for the submission of applications for the English Literature and Comparative Cultural Studies Programmes of the University co Cyprus has been extended to June 10th 2016.

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