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Full time | University of Reading | 3 years | SEP-25

Study mode

Full time

Duration

3 years

Start date

SEP-25

Key information
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Qualification type

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

Subject areas

Germany Studies

Course type

Research

Course Summary

As a doctoral student in the Department of Languages and Cultures at the University of Reading, you will contribute to our interdisciplinary research culture, and benefit from the mentoring provided by an integrated and supportive research community with an international outlook.

PhD in German Studies

  • German language, literature and culture (1700–present)
  • GDR history and culture
  • Twentieth-century German film
  • Exile writing
  • Critical political and media discourse analysis
  • Migration and its representations
  • Translation and publishing history

Our East German Studies Archive offers unique resources, including an extensive collection of German feature films.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£4,786

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£20,350

Entry requirements

To be accepted onto a research degree programme, you will need to have obtained a strong merit grade (equivalent to 65% or above on a UK programme for both the coursework and the dissertation) on a master's degree in a relevant field, but applicants with other qualifications may be accepted in certain circumstances.