Comparative Literature

About the course

A PhD helps students to specialise in one of the key research areas from languages, applied linguistics, translating or interpretation. By the end of the program, students should have made a significant and unique contribution to an existing area of knowledge through a thesis under academic supervision.

What you might learn

While researching for your thesis, you will be able to access specialist support including attending seminars, writing boot camps and workshops. Upon completion of this course, you should be able to demonstrate academic leadership, creativity and innovation in your research work.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as international relations consultant, college professor, policy maker, international aid officer, advertising consultant, chief editor, and etc. in companies including United Nations, BBC, McCann, Random House, Oxford University Press, and etc.

Living Costs in Canterbury**

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Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) £ 13 - 17	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) £ 616 - 815	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) £ 513 - 679
Transportation (Daily) £ 4 - 7	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) £ 140 - 186

Average Salary**

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