Doctoral Programme in Literary Studies

Doctoral Programme in Literary Studies is a PhD program taught at Tampere University, Finland. Intake: Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (4 years) options.

The Doctoral Programme in Literary Studies leads to a Doctor of Philosophy. It covers Finnish Literature and Comparative Literature. The programme focuses on the historical continuum of literature, current forms of Finnish and international literature, textuality, poetics, and the intersections of literature, language and philosophy. It also gives strong attention to narrative theory and the analysis of literature, society and culture.

The degree takes 4 years and is taught in Finnish and English. It is delivered as blended teaching. The structure has three parts: general academic competences, discipline- and field-specific studies, and a doctoral dissertation. The dissertation is 200 ECTS and must be defended in public. The other two parts total 40 ECTS. A Licentiate of Philosophy degree is an optional intermediate step.

Tampere University says graduates can conduct independent scientific research and work in the scientific community and society. The programme notes that graduates are appointed to university-level research and teaching posts in Finland and abroad.

Modules

• General academic competences
• Discipline- and field-specific studies
• Doctoral Dissertation

The minimum requirements for admission in Doctoral Programme in Literary Studies at Tampere University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Tampere University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Tampere University as pre-requiste for admission in Doctoral Programme in Literary Studies.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

The programme welcomes applicants who have earned a Master's degree in literary studies at Tampere University or in another literary discipline at another university. Applicants who have specialised in narrative theory and textuality may apply regardless of their major. In some cases, the programme may require supplementary courses, decided case by case.

Please check detail of study units at https://opintopolku.fi/konfo/en/koulutus/1.2.246.562.13.00000000000000000726

• university-level research posts
• university-level teaching posts

6 fully funded scholarships are listed for Finland. See Finland scholarships.