Literature

Key Facts

The programme combines graduate-school activities, supervised dissertation work, specialist training, workshops, and staged research presentations throughout the degree. Students complete a monograph or article-based thesis, participate in mandatory progression seminars, communicate results in public academic settings, and demonstrate intellectual autonomy through the successful defence of their work.

Key information

Duration

• Full-time
  • 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime. Positions open throughout the year.

Language

English

Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

• Umeå, Sweden

Disciplines

• Literature

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

• Scientific Theory
• Research Ethics
• Research Governance and the Role of Research in Society
• Literary Theory
• Literary Methods
• Literary History
• Higher Education Teaching

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

• TOEFL iBT: 90
• PTE Academic: 62
• IELTS: 6.5

Other requirements

General requirements

• Second-cycle degree, or at least 240 credits including 60 credits at second-cycle level, or equivalent qualifications.
• At least 120 second-cycle credits in a subject of central relevance to the research area.
• A 15-credit essay must be included in the qualifying studies.
• Applicants must be considered capable of benefiting from doctoral education.

Fees and funding

Tuition Fees

Doctoral students don't pay tuition fees.

Living costs

Umeå, Sweden: 1,017–1,680 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.