Key information
- Duration: Full-time; 36 months
- Start dates & application deadlines:
- Starting September 2026 — Apply before Aug 2026
Overview
The applicants have to comply with the requirements specified in the regulations of the Institute for Graduate Studies in Social Sciences and also have to have a reading knowledge in one of the modern European languages.
The student chooses two areas of concentration, building upon his/her master's background, and focuses on a field of interest such as a historical period, a genre, or literary theory and criticism on this English Language and Literature programme from Istanbul Aydin University.
Features
- The qualifying examination scrutinizes knowledge in the areas of concentration and awareness of the methods of critical interpretation. Each student submits a dissertation in a form approved by his/her dissertation director and by a committee appointed by the department.
- A final public oral examination is given after the candidate's dissertation has been read and approved. The following topics are to be covered in the examination: a justification of the subject treated and the methods chosen, an account of any new contributions made. The student must develop and answer a series of questions growing out of subjects presented in the dissertation.
Programme Structure
Major areas
The major areas of concentration are Medieval Literature, Renaissance Literature, 17th and 18th Century Literature, Romantic and Victorian Literatures, Modern English Literature, and Theory of Criticism.
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: 84
- PTE Academic: 65
Other requirements
General requirements
To ensure a smooth and successful transition to studying in Turkey, it’s crucial to have all your documents in order. Having accurate and up-to-date paperwork will help avoid any complications during the application process. Here is a list of documents you should prepare:
- Academic transcripts and certificates
- Statement of Purpose
- Letters of Recommendation
- Updated Curriculum Vitae
- Proof of English or Turkish language proficiency
- Passport-sized photographs
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International students (Non-residents): 4,187 AUD / year (≈ 3,000 USD / year)
- Domestic students (Citizens or residents): 4,187 AUD / year (≈ 3,000 USD / year)
Living costs
Istanbul, Turkey: 58-94 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for English Language and Literature.
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Independent provider, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline 07 Oct 2026, U.S. government
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline 30 Nov 2026, ServiceScape
- ACES Scholarships — Independent provider, Grant, 3500 USD, Deadline 15 Nov 2026, ACES Education Fund
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Independent provider, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline Not specified, Merit-based, OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline 31 Oct 2026, Merit-based, IvyPanda
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline 01 Mar 2027, Voice Talent Online
- Women Scholarship for International Students — Independent provider, Grant, 5000 USD, Deadline 28 Aug 2026, Merit-based, educations.com
- The PhD Prep Fellowship — Independent provider, Grant, 10000 USD, Deadline 01 Sep 2026, Merit-based, Admit Lab
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline 13 Jan 2027, Merit-based, Salvado Law
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Independent provider, Grant, 3000 USD, Deadline 31 Dec 2026, Need-based, Anonymous Hope Fund
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria — Independent provider, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline 31 Dec 2026, Need-based, Leopold Figl Foundation
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant, 1500 USD, Deadline Not specified, IELTS from 6 to 9
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Independent provider, Grant, 12000 USD, Deadline 11 Jan 2027, The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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