PhD/MPhil Research Degrees/Cultural, Literary and Postcolonial Studies
Course Overview
This MPhil/PhD program offers a unique opportunity to undertake advanced research in Comparative Literature, Cultural Studies, and Postcolonial Studies with a dedicated focus on Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Students are registered directly through the Centre, benefiting from a specialized training programme that emphasizes critical theory and deep regional expertise. You will be supervised by leading scholars while exploring an exceptionally wide range of literary and cultural topics.
Key Program Highlights
- Dedicated interdisciplinary research center registration, rather than a specific regional department
- Specialized training programme emphasizing critical theoretical skills and in-depth cultural knowledge
- Unique regional focus on the literatures and cultures of Asia, Africa, and the Middle East
- Supervision from a wide range of expert academic staff across the entire SOAS faculty
- Flexible full-time (3-4 years) or part-time study options to accommodate research needs
Course Overview
This MPhil/PhD program offers a unique opportunity to undertake advanced research in Comparative Literature, Cultural Studies, and Postcolonial Studies with a dedicated focus on Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Students are registered directly through the Centre, benefiting from a specialized training programme that emphasizes critical theory and deep regional expertise. You will be supervised by leading scholars while exploring an exceptionally wide range of literary and cultural topics.
Key Program Highlights
- Dedicated interdisciplinary research center registration, rather than a specific regional department
- Specialized training programme emphasizing critical theoretical skills and in-depth cultural knowledge
- Unique regional focus on the literatures and cultures of Asia, Africa, and the Middle East
- Supervision from a wide range of expert academic staff across the entire SOAS faculty
- Flexible full-time (3-4 years) or part-time study options to accommodate research needs
