PhD in Literary studies

The Doctoral School of the University of Szczecin, in Szczecin, Poland, offers this PhD program in Literary Studies, taught in English. The program is scheduled to begin on 2 June 2026, with an application deadline of 7 May 2026. Doctoral programs in literary studies generally combine advanced seminars in literary theory, criticism, and research methodology with a substantial, independently researched dissertation carried out under faculty supervision. Candidates typically focus on a specific period, national literature, genre, or theoretical approach, such as comparative literature, cultural studies, or narrative theory, depending on their own research interests and the strengths of the doctoral school. Alongside the dissertation, doctoral candidates in literary studies commonly present their research at academic conferences, publish scholarly articles and reviews, and, in some programs, contribute to teaching or seminar supervision for undergraduate and master's-level students. This training is intended to prepare graduates for careers in university teaching and literary research, as well as roles in publishing, editorial work, cultural institutions, and archival or heritage organisations that draw on advanced literary and critical expertise. Szczecin, in northwestern Poland, is home to the University of Szczecin, a public institution offering doctoral study across a range of humanities fields, including literary studies. For prospective doctoral candidates interested in pursuing literary research in an English-taught environment within the Polish higher education system, this program at the Doctoral School of the University of Szczecin offers a structured route to a doctoral qualification, beginning with the June 2026 intake and an application deadline set for May 2026.