Research Focus
Cross-cutting areas in the history of comparative literature/cultural research and knowledge, in particular European literature and ideological traditions from 19 to 20 centuries. The literary and cultural role of cultural transformation, transnational identity and globalization is explored through literature, theory and historical contexts. Specific directions include the construction and conceptualization of world literature, cultural identity in the context of the experience of diaspora and migration, and critical perspectives in civilization and modernity.
Programme Structure and Funding
The project is a full-time Ph.D. project and is taught in 3-4 years (36-48 months). Only 1 recruits.
Suitable Academic Backgrounds
Comparative literature, Chinese language literature, foreign language literature, English, world literature, cultural studies, history, philosophy, regional country studies, dissemination
Entry Requirements
- Academic background: bachelor’s degree/master’s degree in literature or related subjects
- Performance requirement: GPA not less than 3.5
- Language requirements: TOEFL: 100 (writing, speaking 21, reading 19, hearing 18); or IELTS: 7.0 (writing 7.0, other small fractions 6.0); National B.A. or M.A. in English
- Recommendation letter: Provide 2 a recommendation letter (a letter must be academic).
Application Materials
- Application forms;
- Report card;
- English report card;
- Curricula vitae (to include contact details, education, professional information, publications, grants, honours, etc.);
- (a) Research programmes (up to 2000 words, which are closely related to the research interests and expertise of faculty members);
- The purpose statement (up to 4000 shall describe the motivation for a doctoral study and the relevance of experience to date to the implementation of the proposed project);
- 2 reference letter (a letter must be academic)
Application Period
9 month/ 10 month of school attendance, available for all years (recommendation 6 to complete application).
Time nodes
Up to the end of the month of 3 the applicant will submit a curriculum vitae in English and related materials, and we will conduct an initial assessment 4 that the primary screener will be invited to interview potential mentors 5-6 and will be required to formally present the application 7 through the official web site for short-listed candidates for the month 8 for the interview organized by the College Admission Board for 8
- Tuition fees: 2025-26 school year, 5,006 GBP /year (Note: Tuition fees increase slightly per year).
Tuition and Living Costs
Living costs
About16,008Pounds sterling/year (depending on personal circumstances). 7. Scholarships: There are only 20 competitive scholarships in the humanities and social sciences at the College; the deadline for CSC applications is 1 28 the following year.
Career Prospects
The Doctor of Comparative Literature at Queen Mary University in London, with its top cross-cultural, interdisciplinary training, has provided graduates with excellent critical thinking, research and communication skills to enable them to be highly flexible and competitive in the job market. Pay varies from field to field: Academia doctoral post >35,000- £.45,000; in the cultural and media industry about £25,000- £.38,000; entry into the business community (e.g., consulting, technology) for the position of analyst may be paid £40,000- £.60,000Over.
In terms of career choices, doctoral graduates mainly go to the following areas:
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Academia and education: Graduates may undertake post-doctoral studies at universities or seek lecturer positions, teaching and academic publishing. Or after the completion of teacher training in small and medium-sized education, it can become a leading discipline teacher with a wide scope for development.
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Cultural industries and the media: There is a strong demand in this field, where graduates can work as editors in publishing houses, as journalists, content strategists in media institutions, or as promoters, project management in cultural institutions such as museums, art festivals, etc. - Governments, international organizations and think tanks: With excellent analytical skills, graduates can serve as policy analysts, researchers, policy research and international exchanges in the diplomatic, cultural or United Nations sector.
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Business and business: Many graduates have chosen to enter technology companies to serve as researchers or product managers for user experience, to gain an in-depth understanding of users and culture, or as consultants or risk analysts to process complex information and provide strategic advice.
