Key Facts
The programme combines graduate-school activities, supervised dissertation work, specialist training, workshops, and staged research presentations throughout the degree. Students complete a monograph or article-based thesis, participate in mandatory progression seminars, communicate results in public academic settings, and demonstrate intellectual autonomy through the successful defence of their work.
Key information
Duration
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime. Positions open throughout the year.
Language
English
Credits
240 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Disciplines
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Scientific Theory
- Research Ethics
- Research Governance and the Role of Research in Society
- Literary Theory
- Literary Methods
- Literary History
- Higher Education Teaching
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 90
- PTE Academic: 62
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Second-cycle degree, or at least 240 credits including 60 credits at second-cycle level, or equivalent qualifications.
- At least 120 second-cycle credits in a subject of central relevance to the research area.
- A 15-credit essay must be included in the qualifying studies.
- Applicants must be considered capable of benefiting from doctoral education.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Doctoral students don't pay tuition fees.
Living costs
Umeå, Sweden: 1,017–1,680 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
