Study location	Hungary, Pécs
Type	Doctoral, full degree studies
Nominal duration	8 semesters (240 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	PHD (PhD in British, Irish, and American Literatures)
Course code	Arts and Humanities

Entry qualification	Master diploma (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Hungarian. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements

English Official copy of the following online language exam certificates: Duolingo online exam from score 135 IELTS Indicator from score 7 Official copy of the following language exam certificates: TOEFL (iBT internet-based): 83 (www.ets.org/toefl) TOEFL CBT: 220 (www.ets.org/toefl) IELTS: Overall Band Score: 7 (www.ielts.org) ECL: C1 level (www.ecl-test.com/) or a written document certifying an advanced command of English

Other requirements

At least 2 reference(s) should be provided. Entry qualification: • Postgraduate diploma (or higher) (MA or MSc in a relevant field) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Applicants who are still conducting their studies at the time of application must submit an official letter from their institution indicating the date of graduation. Students cannot enroll at the Program until they have successfully completed their studies at the Master’s level. The applicant has to submit the following documents by uploading them to the online application portal of the University of Pécs: • Preliminary Research Proposal (2-3 pages long)* • Curriculum Vitae in English • Completed Application Form (available on the website) • Official Copies of (Degree) Certificates • Certified Translations in English • Transcript of Records in English • List of Publications (if any) and other scientific, or related professional activities • Copy of the photo-page(s) of your passport • Medical certificate, Vaccination card and HIV test • Motivation letter, • Official copy of the following online language exam certificates: Duolingo online exam from score 135 IELTS Indicator from score 7 Official copy of the following language exam certificates: TOEFL (iBT internet-based): 83 (www.ets.org/toefl) TOEFL CBT: 220 (www.ets.org/toefl) IELTS: Overall Band Score: 7 (www.ielts.org) ECL: C1 level (www.ecl-test.com/) or a written document certifying an advanced command of English Preliminary Research Proposal* A 2-3 page written statement of the research design that includes an explanation of the purpose of the study and outlines the research methodology. It should consist of the following parts: • The intended title of the dissertation • The aim of the underlying research as well as the clearly stated motivation for the research • Literature review, i.e. review of the state of the art in the literature • List of references

More information	international.pte.hu/study-programs

Overview

The Program comprises two phases, the first of which consisting of three modules: core curriculum courses in the fields of literary theory, cultural studies and literary history stretching over the first three semesters; teaching, tutoring, mentoring and other department-related activities (second and third semesters); individual research for the thesis (continuous) and revision for the final exam (fourth semester). Having earned the required credits and passed the final exam, students enter the second phase, wherein they are required to finish their theses with the help of their supervisors, and submit it in two years after their final exam. The program is thus divided into two years of coursework and two years of research and writing, with tutors helping candidates all along on their way towards receiving their PhDs. As the faculty have different areas of expertise, we support individual research with a variety of focus in the fields of British, Irish and American literatures in English. In order to find out about what we teach and do research in, please check our webpage at the University of Pécs.

Programme structure

EXAMPLES OF SUBJECTS DURING THE STUDIES

Literary History (10 credits)

Cultural Studies (10 credits)

Individual Research (10 credits)

Teaching, Tutoring and Mentoring, & Other Department-Related Activities (10 credits)

Students in the first phase of their studies are required to take courses offered by the Department of English Literatures and Cultures in the field of literary theory, literary history, and cultural studies. The courses are typically related to different subfields of literatures written in English, and will focus on some of the most pressing issues. Courses and their topics include, but are not restricted to, the rise and development of the novel; genres in literatures written in English; adaptation, imitations and re-writing of literature in different historical and media contexts; new trends in English and American critical thinking, cultural studies and literary theory; approaches to narrative and memory. Upon completing the third semester, a final reading list catering to the student’s research interest is to be compiled by the joint effort of student and faculty. The readings include material covered in courses offered by the department (60%) and relating to the student’s research (40%). The complex exam is due at the end of the fourth semester, and is conditional on (1) the student’s having earned all the required credits for course work and research, (2) having provided a written account of research done in the first four semester, (3) as well as a summary of academic activities (translations, publications, conference participations) in the four semesters while a PhD student in the program.

Please, contact the head of the program Dr. László Sári via sari.laszlo@pte.hu