At the University Pécs you may study British, Irish and American literatures in English at PhD level. The newly registered program brings together collegial expertise at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences to provide students with the appropriate background in literary history and theory, cultural studies as well as in the fields of British, Irish and American Literatures to provide students with the required courses and tutoring to work towards a PhD completed in eight semesters or four years. The core curriculum is supplemented by a component of individual research and other scholarly and educational activities throughout. Students are required to take a comprehensive exam related to their studies and research, and submit and publicly defend a dissertation at the Doctoral School of Literary Studies at Faculty of Humanities and Social Science, University of Pécs.
MA/MSc Degree in related study field; Transcripts of records showing satisfactory completion , university degree (MA or higher) Europass CV in English List of publications (if already) and other scientific, or related professional activities Motivation letter (introduction plus field of interest, etc.) in 3000 to 3500 characters. Preliminary Research Proposal in 5,000 to 20,000 characters. Copy of valid passport or national ID Medical certificate, (please fill the document and attach the serologic test results) vaccination card (showing that you are immunized against HEP B) HEP A/B/C test* HIV test* Chest X-ray: Please attach the chest’s X-ray result (not the film!) in English/Hungarian! (not older than 3 months) Official copy of the following language exam certificates: TOEFL (iBT internet-based): 75 points (www.ets.org/toefl) ECL: C1 level (http://www.ecl-test.com/) IELTS: Overall Band Score: 6.5 (www.ielts.org) Cambridge ESOL: C1 level (www.cambridgeenglish.org) TELC: C1 level (https://www.telc.net/en.html) or a written document certifying an advanced command of English Entrance Exam (personally or via Skype) research plan, preliminary research proposal, supporting letters from two instructor-researchers from your previous higher education institution(s) who are holders of the PhD degree (or other scientific degree equal to the PhD degree), letter of acceptance from your future research leader at the Doctoral School
Entrance examination:
Yes
Entrance type:
Oral
Minimum level of language proficiency (oral):
C1
Minimum level of language proficiency (written):
C1
Place of examination:
Online
Evaluation of submitted documents, online interview and ranking of applicants.
