english literature phd in uae

United Arab Emirates University

Doctor of philosophy concentration: english literature and criticism.

The Department of English offers a PhD program in English Literature and Criticism. This program offers students a variety of opportunities to study in all major areas of British and American literatures including prose, poetry, fiction, short story and drama starting from the Renaissance up to post-colonial / post-modern literature. The program also includes other areas of studies such as comparative literature, world literature in English translations and critical theories applied to award-winning literary texts. On the academic paradigm, the PhD program is designed to offer a comprehensive and intellectually challenging program for students who desire to be writers, proof-readers, critics , literary scholars, university professors, and professional leaders. Upon completion of the minimal course requirements, students are expected to receive a broad knowledge of English literature, Criticism, and Theory. Our faculty have been trained at premier research institutions throughout North America and Europe and are accomplished teachers and scholars. Doctoral students are supervised and supported from the beginning of the program, through thesis development, to dissertation defense and beyond.

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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Research is an integral component in an institute of higher learning. BITS Pilani Dubai campus with its state-of-the-art research facilities offers Ph.D. programmes with strong emphasis laid on interdisciplinary, mission oriented and relevant research. Topics of Research can be chosen from any of the disciplines in which the Institute offers the First and Higher Degree Programmes or any interdisciplinary or allied areas as given in Page 23-26 of the higher degree prospectus. Click here for prospectus.

BITS Pilani offers Ph.D. programme in Engineering & Allied Disciplines under the following schemes:

Full-Time Ph.D (On-campus Ph.D)

Candidates registered for the On-campus programme will undergo the entire pursuit of their thesis on campus. Candidates admitted under this scheme will work full time toward their Ph.D. research and will not take any other assignment till the submission of the final thesis. The required components for On-Campus Programmes are: Qualifying Examination, Course Work, Teaching Practice, Seminar, Doctoral Thesis and Research Methodology. It is expected that the Ph.D. Scholar submits his/her Ph.D. thesis within an upper limit of ten semesters subsequent to passing the Qualifying examination.

Part-time Ph.D.

This unique opportunity is offered for employed professionals working in Industries, Academic Institutes and R&D organizations and having long experience and proven competence in various fields to work towards the Ph.D. degree. Candidates meeting the input qualifications and working in an organization, which encourages and facilitates research and situated preferably in the close vicinity of the BITS Pilani campus are eligible to apply for admission in “Part-Time” Ph.D. programme. The required components for Part-time and Off-Campus Doctoral programmes are: Qualifying Examination, Course Work, Practice Lecture Series, Research Methodology, Independent Study & Doctoral Thesis.

Ph.D. aspirant scheme

Candidates meeting the input qualification and working in an organization collaborating with BITS Pilani will normally be considered for admission to “Off-Campus” programme, also known as Ph.D. Aspirant Scheme. Such candidates will be allowed to pursue their research at their own locations of work. The required components for Off-Campus Doctoral programmes are: Qualifying Examination, Course Work, Practice Lecture Series, Research Methodology, Independent Study & Doctoral Thesis.

The BITS-RMIT & SIRE PhD Program

• Apart from the regular Ph.D. programs, BITS Pilani Dubai Campus offers the following new programs based on specific projects obtained by the faculty members in different schemes. The Ph.D. scholars will be recruited across all the campuses for the following programs centrally and guided by a team of faculty members involved in the project. The projects will be announced twice in a year in the respective portals. The recruited scholars will be provided attractive stipends and fee concessions.
• The BITS-RMIT PhD Program is a unique transnational program that allows to obtain a joint PhD, from two leading universities BITS (Birla Institute of Technology and Science) and RMIT (Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology). The scholars will have an opportunity to spend a year in RMIT. (For details, refer the link https://bitsrmit.in/ ).
• The School of Interdisciplinary Research and Entrepreneurship (SIRE) is envisioned to be a virtual entity that promotes interdisciplinarity in Research and innovation within BITS Pilani. Ph.D. Programs: CDRF, SPARKLE, SOLVE & Ph.D. Drive, (For details, refer the link: https://sire.bits-pilani.ac.in/ ).

Eligibility Criteria For Ph.D.

The following eligibility criteria is applicable for admission to BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus: M.E./M.S./M.B.A./M.Phil. of BITS Pilani or its equivalent with a minimum of 60% aggregate.

Eligible Candidates will be required to take a written test and interview. The admission will be based on the performance in the qualifying degree, experience, test and interview.

Application Procedure For Ph.D.

The Application procedure for admission is listed in detail. Please ensure that you read the instructions carefully and submit all of the documents to avoid disqualification.

•  Read the Admission Bulletin 2024-25 carefully.
• Visit admission.bitspilanidubai.ae
• If you are a candidate for admission to On Campus Ph.D. Programme, sign up as a new user and select the “ Apply Now” link under the Programme “Ph.D. On Campus”
• If you are a candidate for admission to Part Time/Off Campus Ph.D. Programme, sign up as a new user and Select the “ Apply Now” link under the Programme “Ph.D. Part Time”
• Enter all the information required carefully and correctly in the online form.
• Ensure the correctness of all entered data before submission. Once you confirm the correctness of the entered information and submit the form, the entered data will be recorded and you will not be able to change it.
• On starting the application, you will be allotted a unique reference number and you will be directed to proceed for Application fee payment.
• You have the option of paying the fee online through Debit or Credit Card or paying offline either by Cash or Bank Transfer.
• Upon successful completion of online application fee payment, you will be allotted a unique application number and you will be instructed to upload your documents.
• In the event you opt for offline application fee payment (Cash or Bank Transfer), print the filled application form and attach the documents required. (Refer section 4 below) send the proof of fee payment along with Applicant’s name and Application reference number by email to [email protected] for the allotment of unique application number.
• Upon receipt of the unique application number, you can proceed to upload the required documents (jpeg or pdf format) and your submission will be complete.
• For candidates submitting the application and fee online, the system will generate a unique application number. You may note down the number for all future references. For those candidates who are opting for offline submission or payment, a unique  application number will be allotted and informed to the candidate by the institute on receipt of the application and fee. In all subsequent correspondence with the Institute, the candidate must quote this application number.
• Copy of Degree certificate and Transcript/Mark sheets of the first degree programme.
• Copy of Degree certificate and Transcript/Mark sheets of the higher degree programme.
• List of courses and syllabus of each course prescribed for the fulfillment of the Higher degree programme.
• List of prescribed text books for each course.
• Final examination question papers for each course.
• Passport copy.
• Outline of Proposed Topic of Research.
• Profile of your organization.
• Employment Certificate is required by the employer /organization.
• Consent or No-Objection Certificate from Parent Organization from Part-time candidates.
• Proposed supervisor’s consent and his biodata (for off-campus only).
• Consent of supervisor’s organization permitting him to act as a supervisor (for offcampus only).
• Nature of his association with the candidate’s organization if working in a different organization (for off-campus only).
• An amount of AED 220.00 only (Arab Emirates Dirhams Two hundred and twenty only) payable online by Debit/Credit Card or offline either by Cash or Bank Transfer (refer page 25 of Admission bulletin for details).
• Application received without application fee will not be considered.
• The last date for submitting the Application form is 30 May 2024
• Incomplete applications will be rejected.

Click here to apply online

Fee Structure - Ph.D.

BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus offers a very competitive fee structure.

Note: * VAT of 5% is applicable on this fee ; **VAT of 5% is included in this fee; ***VAT of 5% will be charged on the food cost of this fee; $ Refundable on graduation or on leaving the institute, after due adjustment for damages, breakages caused by the student, if any.

Self-funded Scholars: For the full-time scholars, 80% concession will be provided on their tuition fee of AED 12000 (VAT excluded)/ semester whereas 50% concession will be given on their tuition fee for the part time scholars and aspirants. This is subjected to the allotment of duties in the respective departments 6-8 hrs. per week.

Research assistants: applicants with prior research experience and excellent academic credentials will be awarded research assistantships up to aed 2000 per month for 4 years maximum. the tuition fee concession as specified in #1 is also applicable. research assistants have to support the institute in teaching theory and lab classes., hostel fee concession will be given for the self-funded scholars as well as research assistants., self-funded full-time scholars can apply for research assistantships after 1 year. the award of the research assistantships is based on their excellence in the performance after joining the programme., fee payment instructions.

The admission fees can be paid by any one of the modes given below:

• Payment by Cash: The fee can be paid by Cash in AED or USD at the Fee counter in the Institute.
• Payment by Cheque: Payment by cheque will be accepted only if the cheque is from a bank based in UAE. All Cheques should be drawn in favor of “BITS Pilani FZ LLC” and payable in AED at a bank in Dubai. There should be no corrections or alterations on the cheque.
• E-payment: We offer a secure e-payment facility to pay your fee. For e-payment click here .
• Payment by Telex/Bank transfer: Payment can be made directly to one of our bank accounts given below through your bank along with collection charges if any. The TT advice/receipt copy received from your bank must be sent to the Accounts department, by email ( [email protected] ), mentioning the name & application number of the student.
• Payment by Demand Draft: All Demand Drafts should be drawn in favor of “BITS Pilani FZ LLC” and payable in AED at a bank in Dubai.

Please note that the fee must be paid in full and any charges towards collection or clearance of DD/TT must be borne by the students. The Institute will give credit only to the Net Amount credited in its bank account.

Refund policy.

• Application fee and Admission Fee are non-refundable.
• Activity fee is fully refundable if the student withdraws before the date of registration. If the student withdraws within four weeks from the date of registration, whether the student registers or not, 75% of the Activity fee is refundable. If the student withdraws after four weeks from the date of registration, the entire Activity fee is non-refundable.
• If a student accepts the admission offer and completes the admission formalities but withdraws before the date of registration, 80% of the first installment of first semester tuition fee is refundable.
• If a student withdraws within one week of the date of registration irrespective of whether the student registers or not, 50% of the first installment of first semester tuition fee is refundable.
• If a student withdraws after one week of the date of registration irrespective of whether the student registers or not, the first installment of first semester tuition fee is non- refundable.
• If a student opts not to avail the hostel facility after paying the hostel fee and if the request for the same is received before the commencement of the semester, 90% of the semester’s hostel fee and facility fee is refundable.
• If request for not availing the hostel facility is received within one week of the commencement of the semester, 50% of the semester’s hostel fee and facility fee is refundable.
• If request for not availing the hostel facility is received after one week of the commencement of the semester, the entire first semester’s hostel fee and facility fee is non-refundable.
• Visa fee and Medical Insurance fee is non-refundable, if the same has been applied.
• If a student opts not to avail the transport facility after paying the transport fee and if the request for the same is received before the commencement of the semester, 90% of the semester’s transport fee paid is refundable.
• If request for not availing the transport facility is received within two weeks of the commencement of the semester, 50% of the semester’s transport fee is refundable.
• If request for not availing the transport facility is received after two weeks of the commencement of the semester, the entire first semester’s transport fee is non refundable.

Note: All refunds will take a minimum of 4 weeks from the date of withdrawal.

Visa Terms & Conditions

Terms and conditions.

• It is mandatory for all students to have a valid U.A.E. residence visa to study at BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus (BPDC).
• If the parent or guardian cannot sponsor the student or if the student is a non-resident of UAE, then the BPDC can facilitate U.A.E. Student Residence Visa ( visa ) under the sponsorship of Dubai Development Authority (DDA) through Dubai International Academic City (DIAC) subject to the submission and approval of necessary documents given in the student residence visa application form (visa form), rules & regulations of BPDC and Government of UAE (Govt ). As a facilitator, BPDC only co-ordinates between DDA and students for obtaining the visa.
• The visa is valid for one year and is subsequently renewable every year. The issue of fresh visa and renewal of visa are subject to the submission of necessary documents and as per rules and regulations of BPDC, DDA, DIAC, General Directorate of Residency and Foreign Affairs Dubai ( GDRFAD ), Ministry of Health (MOH) and Govt. BPDC is not responsible for any delay or non issuance of new visa or rejection of visa renewal by the Govt.
• The rules & regulations regarding conditions for visa issuance of GDRFAD, MOH and Govt may change from time to time.
• The mandatory documents as mentioned in the visa form should be submitted on or before the scheduled date by the BPDC Admissions Department and/or BPDC Administration (Admin Dept.).
• For visa renewal either the student should submit the necessary documents on or before the scheduled date by the Admin Dept or at least 8 weeks before the actual visa expiry date stamped in the passport.
• Submission of invalid documents or non-submission of required documents or late submission of required documents, or delaying the visa medical and/or related formalities beyond the scheduled date by DHA / National Emirates ID Authority (EIDA) / Institute will lead to immigration fines and penalty. The student is responsible for such fines and penalty.
• Valid health insurance is mandatory. Students are required to undergo a medical examination as prescribed by MOH / GDRFAD in the specified Govt. hospitals after their arrival in UAE to stamp the multiple entry visa in their passport. The medical examination and the related process usually take 3 – 5 weeks. If any student is declared medically unfit by MOH/GDRFAD, his/her residence visa will not be stamped / renewed and the student should leave the country immediately after canceling the visa.
• After the visa stamping in the passport, student can travel outside UAE any number of times with the prior approval of BPDC. Student should not stay outside UAE for more than 180 days continuously after the visa is stamped on the If the student stays beyond 180 days, his visa becomes invalid and will not be allowed to enter UAE
• Visa facilitated by BPDC is for the purpose of education only and students are not permitted to work .
• Student should contact the Admin Dept at least a month before the visa expiry for the visa renewal.
• Student should pay 2,900/-* for fresh visa & related service fee. The amount paid towards fresh visa & related service fee is non-refundable.
• In case of students, who are a resident of U.A.E. on their own visa sponsorship and wish to come under the visa facilitated by the Institute by in-country & local amendment should pay a sum of 4,700/-* towards fresh visa and related service charges. In such case, the student is required to submit the original passport and visa cancellation paper immediately after the cancellation of the existing visa along with all other required documents to process the student visa.
• Students should pay a sum of 2,150/-* per year towards visa renewal and related service charges.
• The visa and related services fee include Dhs 280 /- towards mandatory EIDA Card** issued by Govt.
• The visa renewal and related service charges should be paid before applying for subsequent year visa renewal.
• The visa cancellation can be done only inside UAE by DDA through BPDC. After completion of the program and/or before leaving the Institute, the student residence visa must be cancelled by the BPDC Admin Dept irrespective of the visa validity stamped in the passport of the student. Hence student must complete the necessary formalities including submission of the original passport, EIDA card and payment of cancellation fees (Normal process AED 850/- with time frame of 10 to 15 working days) as informed by the Admin Dept. Students who have stayed outside UAE for more than 180 days continuously are also required to cancel their visa through Admin Dept even though the visa is invalid. Failure to do so will result in serious consequences as per rules and regulations of Institute, DDA, GDRFAD and Govt.
• Students should keep themselves updated about the rules and regulations pertaining to the terms and conditions of their residence visa as stipulated by GDRFAD.
• Student should abide by all the rules and regulation of the BPDC, DDA, GDRFAD and Govt. Non-compliance of any laws and regulation by various Authorities may lead to penalty including deportation for which BPDC is not responsible.
• Cancellation of Entry permit will take a minimum of 10 to 15 working days.

* All the fee charges as mentioned above for visa & related services are indicative only and or subject to change as per rules and regulations of the Institute, DDA, DIAC, GDRFAD and Govt .

** With regards to EIDA log on to https://uae/en/information-and-services/visa-and-emirates-id/emirates-id

In case of any changes in the personal information provided in the visa form, the student should notify the same to the Administration Department of BPDC immediately.

Important Dates for Ph.D.

IMPORTANT DATES FOR Ph.D. ADMISSION 2024-25

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Program Overview

The English Division is dedicated to the study of English language and literature. It houses the Center for English Proficiency , the Arts & Sciences Core Composition and Literature courses, the AUD Writing Center , the annual Essay Contest, and the Minor in Literature. The English Division’s mission is to provide students with the advanced reading and writing skills needed to succeed in today’s competitive academic and professional environment. Students develop these skills through a range of courses that focus on critical reading, rhetoric and composition, academic research, and the literary arts. Students who enroll in English courses experience an intellectually stimulating learning environment that encourages creative, independent thinking and celebrates the diversity of experience and expression that is at the core of the best critical and creative writing.

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New Courses

ENGL 275-A - Psychology and Literature: This course examines the connection between psychology and literature, from Freud’s psychoanalysis to post Jungian depth psychology. Specific psychological sites and literary themes of critical interest include: the nature of the unconscious, libido, narcissism, repression, memory, the archetypes, individuation, symbolism, myth, creativity, and active imagination.

MINOR IN LITERATURE:

The Literature Minor prepares students with a focused knowledge of literature, while allowing them the flexibility to focus on the periods or genres that are of particular interest to them. Students must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours from the following list of courses:

• * ENGL 210 – Creative Writing
• ENGL 211 – British Literature I
• ENGL 212 – British Literature II
• ENGL 221 – American Literature I
• ENGL 222 – American Literature II
• ** ENGL 275-278 – Special Topics in Literature
• ENGL 231 – World Literature I
• ENGL 232 – World Literature II
• ENGL 311 – World Mythology
• ENGL 312 – Biography/Autobiography
• ENGL 313 – Children’s Literature
• ENGL 314 – Coming-of-Age Novels
• ENGL 315 – Contemporary Female Authors
• ENGL 316 – Prize Winning Authors
• MEST 317 – Middle Eastern Literature in Translation
• MEST 384 – Egypt: Literature Since 1952

* ENGL 210 excluded for B.C.I.S. Journalism (English Track) and Digital Production and Storytelling (English Track) ** ENGL 275-278 may be repeated if topics are different.

ENGLISH DIVISION ESSAY CONTEST:

Category 1: Awards for Outstanding Essays in First-Year Composition First Prize : Setareh (Seti) Ghavami for “ Drifting Dreams ” and Rita Mikhail for “ Who is my son Worshiping? ” Second Prize : Cathlyn Nassif for “ Digital Technology ”

Category 2: Awards for Outstanding Research Essays in First-Year Composition First Prize : Leen Marwan Hatahet for “ My Life Flashed before my Eyes ”

Category 3: Awards for Outstanding Essays of Literary Criticism First Prize : Yasmeen Saleh for “ Martin Espada’s Pride ”

Category 1: Awards for Outstanding Essays in First-Year Composition First Prize : Victor Kochegura for “Why does Russia Lack International Experts?”

Category 2: Awards for Outstanding Research Essays in First-Year Composition First Prize : Joud Abu Dahrouj for “ Violence and Dissipated Memories” • Second Prize: Dana Otoom for “ Artistic Healing”

Category 3: Awards for Outstanding Essays of Literary Criticism First Prize : Veronika Zemskova for “ Dark Humor, Surrealism and the Covid-19 Pandemic in Literature” Second Prize : Silmi Noorie Changaai for “ Reader Response: Man's Search for Meaning – Discovering Meaning in Life through Suffering ”

RECENT PUBLICATIONS FROM THE ENGLISH DIVISION:

Associate Professor Gail Hammill - “Fifth Position: Unlocking Space,” Portland Review https://portlandreview.org/fifth-position-unlocking-space/

- “Dancers in a Mirror,” The Dillydoun Review https://thedillydounreview.com/issue-7/gail-hammill/

Assistant Professor Alan Hickman

- “Betrayal/Portrayal.” Poem. Indelible Literary and Arts Journal https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:99249171-ec2a-42c0-84a0-0e8692186584

- “Backward and Abysm.” Poem. Indelible Literary and Arts Journal https://indeliblelit.com/2022/03/03/backward-and-abysm-by-alan-forrest-hickman .

Dr. Sally Kondos - ‘The Impact of Teaching Formulaic Sequences on Improving the writing skills of Freshman Students at an American University in the Middle East,’ 10.33423/jhetp.v20i11.3774

- ‘The Correlation Between Teaching Collocations and Lexical Bundles and the Improvement in the Writing Skill of First-Year University Students. Diss. University of Exeter (United Kingdom),’ http://hdl.handle.net/10871/133270

- ‘The Effect of the Use of Technology on the Nature of Teacher’s Profession,’ http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3150910

Assistant Professor Kristin Rozzell Murray - “The Prologue and Interlude in Tommy Orange’s There, There.” https://www.cpcc.edu/sites/default/files/2021-06/Teaching%20American%20Literature%20Winter%202021%20Teaching%20the%20West.pdf

- “Time Travel in the Composition Classroom.” https://www.dpublication.com/proceeding/6th-icfte/#Table-of-Contents

Associate Professor Omar Sabbagh

- Y KNOTS: Short Fictions , October 2023 (Liquorice Fish Books)

- Morning Lit , March 2022 (Cinnamon Press)

- Cedar: Scenes from Lebanese Life , June 2023 (Northside House)

- For Echo , April 2024 (Cinnamon Press)

- RIP: Poems after Gaza & Words after Waddah , March 2024 (Cinnamon Press)

- “Peripatetics: Reading Fiona Sampson’s Starlight Wood: Walking back to the Romantic Countryside.” https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/0013838X.2022.2136860

- “A Samizdat Man.” Short Story. https://www.english.su.se/two-thirds-north

- “Letter to an Innocent in a Time of War” & “Unhomely.” https://www.nereview.com/vol-43-no-2-2022/

- “Missing” & ‘A Family Tradition.” https://www.standmagazine.org/archive/stand-237-211/76

- “Descent” & “In A Foreign Land.” Poem. September 2022. Acumen .  

- “The Wisdom of Marguerite Yourcenar.” Poem. Spring 2023. Agenda .  

- “The Delusion.” Poem. Spring 2024.  New Humanist

Assistant Professor Naila Sahar - 'Praxis: Postcolonial Feminism: Women's Digital Activism and Its Challenges in South Asia with a Focus on Pakistan.' https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.4324/9781003246428-29/praxis-naila-sahar

- "Muslim Women’s Activism in the USA: Politics of Diverse Resistance Strategies.” https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/13/11/1023

- “Double Bind of Muslim Women’s Activism in Pakistan: Case of Malala Yousafzai and Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy.” https://vc.bridgew.edu/jiws/vol24/iss2/14/

- “Memoirs, Muslim Women and Transcultural Symbolic Solidarities.” https://www.routledge.com/Transcultural-Humanities-in-South-Asia-CriticalEssays-on-Literature-and/Anwar/p/book/9780367483715

- “Women colonized: Trafficking and commodification of women revisiting Shahid Nadeem’s Dukhini.” https://pakistanwomenstudies.com/index.php/pjws/article/view/131

- “Narrating Pakistani History: Mingling Memory and Experience in Kamila Shamsie's Novels.” https://journals.upress.ufl.edu/jgps/article/view/1526

- “Feminist Ethnography, Revisionary Historiography and the Subaltern in Assia Djebar’s Fantasia: An Algerian Cavalcade.” https://www.routledge.com/MemoryVoice-and-Identity-Muslim-Womens-Writing-from-across-the-Middle/JussawallaOmran/p/book/9780367569761

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Introduction

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program is designed to prepare students for a career as an academic or a researcher in the public or private sector. The program’s focuses on applied business research, making it relevant to the growth of the UAE/GCC/MEA economies. The PhD program generally takes 4 years to complete. The curriculum involves three academic pillars:

• Research methodology courses (i.e. Research Design, Quantitative and Qualitative methodology seminars, Pedagogy, etc.).
• The Dissertation/ Thesis.

The PhD Program Objectives

By the end of the PhD program, the candidate is expected to have fulfilled the following learning objectives:

• Develop  key pioneering research questions that can be explored empirically to provide innovative and creative solutions to specific problems
• Explore  advanced theoretical knowledge to develop research skills through original research
• Integrate  advanced knowledge into managerial and organizational contexts and roles
• Prepare  for teaching responsibilities in higher education (for those who expect to enter the teaching profession)

Unique Features of the University of Dubai PhD

• AACSB International accreditation is the hallmark of a high-quality PhD program
• The program’s focuses on applied business research, making it relevant to the growth of the UAE/GCC/MEA economies
• The program is delivered by well-trained, highly qualified faculty at UD’s College of Business Administration as well as visiting professors from overseas institutions collaborating with UD. Thus, diversity and international expertise become part of the student’s learning experience
• Students are exposed to UAE culture and the global business environment, which enriches their experience as doctoral students
• Instructional resources are available through the e-portal shared by UD and other partnering institutions to assist students with their PhD theses
• The University of Dubai is sponsored by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, an important link to the business community
• UD was founded in 1997 and has since then earned its reputation for providing quality education

Information for Prospective Candidates

The PhD program generally takes 4 years to complete. The curriculum involves three academic pillars:

• Research methodology courses (i.e. Research Design, Quantitative and Qualitative methodology seminars, Pedagogy, etc.)
• Concentration courses (Management, Organizational Behavior, Human Resource Management, Strategic Management, Marketing, Finance, Accounting) – students admitted to the program must choose one of these concentrations

Admission Requirements for  23-24

Each year, candidates are admitted as a cohort limited to a maximum of 10. Candidates must demonstrate the potential for sustainable success in the PhD program. The admission process consists of four phases – eligibility, application, assessment and registration, and orientation.

Available PhD Programs

Cost of the Program The total cost of the program is AED 270,000’ Discounted fees.

For more information, please contact Mrs. Manar Noufal at (04) 5566800 – Ext: 953, Email:  [email protected]

Due to the increased demand from serious UD-PhD seeking students, the key dates for ( 2023-2024 ) have been advanced as below:

Key Dates for ( 2023-2024 )

For Application & Admission to UD-PhD

Eligibility conditions for admission into the first year of UD PhD Programs:

• Must hold a Master’s degree.
• Have a GPA of 3.0 or more out of 4.0 in the Master’s degree. No provisional admission is allowed for Doctoral programs.
• Have at least 3 years of teaching experience or managerial experience.
• No provisional admission is allowed for applicants with lower TOEFL/IELTS scores.
• Students who studied in an English medium Master’s program which required for admission an English proficiency score of 550 on the TOEFL, or its standardized equivalent as approved by the MOE, are exempt.

Candidate must provide the following documents for application process:

• Completed application form.
• Provide 2 satisfactory letters;
• Provide a certified copy of the last 2 degrees (Bachelors and Master’s degree).
• Valid Bachelor’s equivalency or Master’s equivalency (Degree outside UAE).
• Provide an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Submit a research proposal.
• Attend an interview with the PhD Program Committee.
• Pay application fees AED 3,000 (non-refundable).
• Valid passport copy.
• Valid emirates ID.
• Campus violation list (provided by registration department).
• Original Transcript of the last 2 degrees (Bachelors + Masters).
• Recent photos (4 copies).
• IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent.
• Employment letter.

Interview and Registration Phase

Each candidate will have to attend a personal interview with the PhD Program Committee to evaluate the suitability of the candidate to the PhD Program. The PhD committee comprises of at least two senior faculty members from UD in addition to the Director of the PhD program. The candidate will be advised on the outcome of his/her application within 48 hours of the interview date. Once the decision for admission has been made, the PhD Program Committee transfers the original file of the candidate to the Registration Department at UD, which will register successful applicants as UD students, subject to payment of appropriate tuition fees. Following registration, the PhD Program Office will advise each student on course selection.

The registered students will participate in the UD PhD Orientation Week, meeting fellow students and faculty members and becoming familiar with UD regulations, procedures, services and facilities.

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Doctor of Philosophy in Linguistics and Translation

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• Undergraduate
• Design and execute original research in a specific area in Linguistics or translation, using appropriate research methodology.
• Utilize professional and technological tools in linguistic and translation research and apply the same in communication, research, practice and pedagogy.
• Gather and analyze large amounts of linguistic data on a selected research topic.
• Use own knowledge and expertise to create solutions for problems in Linguistics and Translation.
• Effectively and creatively apply theoretical knowledge in research, pedagogy and training.
• Apply linguistic knowledge and skills in academic settings and other work contexts such as language teaching, language consultancy and translation.
• Communicate information related to his/her field of study to both specialists and laymen.
• Analyze academic, professional and research ethical problems relevant to linguistic and translation studies and the application of research results.
• The applicant must have a Master's degree in English Language and Literature (or a closely-related field) from a recognized college or university with an overall Master's grade point average of 3.00 (out of 4.0) or higher.
• Regarding the Policies for Awarding Transfer Credit Hours, please refer to Section 3.1.6
• Candidates are required to demonstrate English language proficiency by obtaining: A minimum of 550 on the Institutional TOEFL (administered at the University of Sharjah) or its equivalent on the iBT or CBT; or 6 on the academic IELTS. Students may be admitted conditionally if they obtain 530-549 on TOEFL provided that they enroll in an English language course and receive a TOFEL score of 550 by the end of their first semester of study. Students who do not meet these two conditions will be dismissed from the program.

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English Literature PhD

Awards: PhD

Study modes: Full-time, Part-time

Funding opportunities

Programme website: English Literature

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Research profile

Doctorate-level study is an opportunity to expand upon your interests and expertise in a community that really values research; and to make an original, positive contribution to learning in literature and related fields.

As the oldest department of English Literature in the UK, based in one of the largest and most diverse Schools in the University of Edinburgh, we are the ideal place for PhD study.

Our interdisciplinary environment brings together specialists in all periods and genres of literature and literary analysis.

Research excellence

Based on our performance in the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF), over 90 per cent of our research and impact is classed as world-leading and internationally excellent by Research Professional. 69 per cent is graded at the world-leading level – the highest of REF’s four categories.

In Times Higher Education's REF analysis, English at Edinburgh is ranked fifth in the UK (out of more than 90 institutions) for:

• the overall quality of our publications and other outputs
• the impact of our research on people’s lives
• our supportive research environment

Given the breadth and depth of our expertise, we are able to support students wishing to develop research projects in any field of Anglophone literary studies. These include American studies, literary and critical theory, the history of the book, gender and sexuality studies, and global Anglophone literatures - where our specialisms include Pacific, African, South Asian, and African-American writing.

We have particular strengths in each of the main periods of English and Scottish Literature:

• Renaissance/early modern
• Enlightenment
• 21st century
• Contemporary

Emergent research themes in the department include the digital humanities, the economic humanities, the environmental humanities and literature and medicine.

• Explore our range of research centres, networks and projects in English and Scottish Literature

Working with colleagues elsewhere in the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, and across the wider University, we are able to support PhD theses crossing boundaries between disciplines and/or languages.

• Be inspired by the range of PhD research in the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures

Over the course of your PhD, you’ll be expected to complete an original body of work under the expert guidance of your supervisors leading to a dissertation of usually between 80,000 and 100,000 words.

You will be awarded your doctorate if your thesis is judged to be of an appropriate standard, and your research makes a definite contribution to knowledge.

• Read our pre-application guidance on writing a PhD research proposal

Go beyond the books

Beyond the Books is a podcast from the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures (LLC) that gives you a behind-the-scenes look at research and the people who make it happen.

Listen to a mix of PhD, early career and established researchers talk about their journey to and through academia and about their current and recent research.

• Browse Beyond the Books episodes and hear our research community talk about their work

Training and support

Between the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures (LLC), the Careers Service, and the Institute for Academic Development (IAD), you’ll find a range of programmes and resources to help you develop your postgraduate skills.

You will also have access to the University’s fantastic libraries, collections and worldwide strategic partnerships.

Part of a community

As part of our research community, you will be immersed in a world of knowledge exchange, with lots of opportunities to share ideas, learning and creative work.

Activities range from talks by visiting speakers and work-in-progress seminars, to reading groups, conferences, workshops, performances, online journals and forums, many of which are led by PhD candidates.

Highlights include student reading for the James Tait Black Prizes, Britain's oldest literary awards which typically involve reading submissions across fiction and biography and advising the judges on the shortlists.

• Read an interview with 2022 James Tait Black reader, Céleste Callen

Our graduates tell us that they value the friendliness of the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures (LLC), the connections they make here and the in-depth guidance they receive from our staff, who are published experts in their field.

A UNESCO World City of Literature, Edinburgh is a remarkable place to study, write, publish, discuss and perform prose, poetry and drama.

Take a PhD with us and you will be based in the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures (LLC) in the historic centre of this world-leading festival city.

You will have access to the University’s many literary treasures. These include the libraries of:

• William Drummond
• Lewis Grassic Gibbon
• Hugh MacDiarmid
• Norman MacCaig

The Centre for Research Collections holds the W.H. Auden collection; the Corson Collection of works by and about Sir Walter Scott; and the Ramage collection of poetry pamphlets.

It also holds a truly exceptional collection of early Shakespeare quartos and other early modern printed plays put together by the 19th century Shakespearean James Halliwell-Phillipps, the correspondence of Thomas and Jane Welsh Carlyle (the focus of one of the major editorial projects in Victorian studies of the last half-century), and the extensive Laing collection of medieval and early modern manuscripts, as well as letters and papers by - and relating to - authors including:

• Christopher Isherwood
• Rudyard Kipling
• John Middleton Murry
• Walter de la Mare
• George Mackay Brown
• Compton Mackenzie

Many of the University's Special Collections are digitised and available online from our excellent Resource Centre, Computing Labs, and dedicated PhD study space in the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures (LLC).

Look inside the PhD study space in LLC

In the city

Our buildings are close to the National Library of Scotland (where collections include the Bute Collection of early modern English drama and the John Murray Archive), Edinburgh Central Library, Scottish Poetry Library, Scottish Storytelling Centre, Writers’ Museum and a fantastic range of publishing houses, bookshops, and theatres.

We have strong links with the Edinburgh International Book Festival, which annually welcomes around 1,000 authors to our literary city.

Entry requirements

These entry requirements are for the 2024/25 academic year and requirements for future academic years may differ. Entry requirements for the 2025/26 academic year will be published on 1 Oct 2024.

A UK masters, or its international equivalent, with a mark of at least 65% in your English literature dissertation of at least 10,000 words.

If your masters programme did not include a dissertation or included a dissertation that was unmarked or less than 10,000 words, you will be expected to produce an exceptional research proposal and personal statement to show your ability to undertake research at the level required by this programme.

International qualifications

Check whether your international qualifications meet our general entry requirements:

• Entry requirements by country
• English language requirements

Regardless of your nationality or country of residence, you must demonstrate a level of English language competency at a level that will enable you to succeed in your studies.

English language tests

We accept the following English language qualifications at the grades specified:

• IELTS Academic: total 7.0 with at least 6.5 in each component. We do not accept IELTS One Skill Retake to meet our English language requirements.
• TOEFL-iBT (including Home Edition): total 100 with at least 23 in each component. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements.
• C1 Advanced ( CAE ) / C2 Proficiency ( CPE ): total 185 with at least 176 in each component.
• Trinity ISE : ISE III with passes in all four components.
• PTE Academic: total 70 with at least 62 in each component.

Your English language qualification must be no more than three and a half years old from the start date of the programme you are applying to study, unless you are using IELTS , TOEFL, Trinity ISE or PTE , in which case it must be no more than two years old.

Degrees taught and assessed in English

We also accept an undergraduate or postgraduate degree that has been taught and assessed in English in a majority English speaking country, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration:

• UKVI list of majority English speaking countries

We also accept a degree that has been taught and assessed in English from a university on our list of approved universities in non-majority English speaking countries (non-MESC).

• Approved universities in non-MESC

If you are not a national of a majority English speaking country, then your degree must be no more than five years old* at the beginning of your programme of study. (*Revised 05 March 2024 to extend degree validity to five years.)

Find out more about our language requirements:

Fees and costs

Scholarships and funding, featured funding.

There are a number of scholarship schemes available to eligible candidates on this PhD programme, including awards from the Arts and Humanities Research Council.

Please be advised that many scholarships have more than one application stage, and early deadlines.

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Other funding opportunities

Search for scholarships and funding opportunities:

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Further information

• Phone: +44 (0)131 650 4086
• Contact: [email protected]
• School of Literatures, Languages & Cultures
• 50 George Square
• Central Campus
• Programme: English Literature
• School: Literatures, Languages & Cultures
• College: Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

Select your programme and preferred start date to begin your application.

PhD English Literature - 3 Years (Full-time)

Phd english literature - 6 years (part-time), application deadlines.

Due to high demand, the school operates a number of selection deadlines. We will make a small number of offers to the most outstanding candidates on an ongoing basis, but hold the majority of applications until the next published selection deadline when we will offer a proportion of the places available to applicants selected through a competitive process.

Deadlines for applicants applying to study in 2024/25:

• How to apply

You must submit two references with your application.

The online application process involves the completion of a web form and the submission of supporting documents.

For a PhD programme, you should include:

• a sample of written work of about 3,000 words (this can be a previous piece of work from an undergraduate or masters degree)
• a research proposal - a detailed description of what you hope to achieve and how
• Pre-application guidance

Before you formally apply for this PhD, you should look at the pre-application information and guidance on the programme website.

This will help you decide if this programme is right for you, and help us gain a clearer picture of what you hope to achieve.

The guidance will also give you practical advice for writing your research proposal – one of the most important parts of your application.

Find out more about the general application process for postgraduate programmes:

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Postgraduate Research in Literature

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Project Overview

The School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing is one of the top ten English research units in the U.K. (as confirmed by the 2014 Research Excellence Framework). Undertaking postgraduate research with us puts you at the forefront of internationally recognised research excellence.

Central to our research culture is our conviction that the best creative writing constitutes a fine-tuned critical practice, and is underpinned by rigorous research. Our PhD in creative-critical writing, which comprises complementary creative and critical components, is the expression of this conviction. Whether your expertise is in poetry, prose fiction, prose non-fiction or drama, we can provide you with a research ethos and creative culture that will challenge and inspire you to make your mark on your chosen field.

You will be guided in this by your PhD supervisors, each of whom is a leading expert in their field, and supported by the community of your research group. Our Creative Writing research group encompasses a wide variety of creative and critical practices and interests, from lyric poetry to political drama, memoir to crime fiction, the historical novel to life-writing. Each creative output that emerges from our School is underpinned by a solid foundation in research.

We have a thriving and welcoming postgraduate community in LDC among whom you will find shared interests and research connections. Our postgraduates, working together, organize international conferences, edit journals, and oversee publishing ventures. We also have an invaluable resource in the British Archive for Contemporary Writing, which allows you to examine the material processes of other writers’ work.

Even the best projects, to be successful, need the right supervisory team. Take your time in reading through our staff webpages to find the right person or people to support your project, then get in touch with them. Once you have done this, you will need to submit a  research proposal  of no more than 1500 words with your application, which details both the creative and critical components of your project.

Applicants to the School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing must submit 3,000-5,000 word sample of recent critical writing and a 3,000-5,000 word sample of recent creative work (or 20-30 poems) for the creative-critical programme, or translation if the latter includes an actual translation.

Head over to the  Creative Writing  web pages, and take the next step in your career as a writer and researcher. We are keen to hear about your project.

There are two research degrees available:

- Master's by Research

Full- and part-time options are available.

Read more about each of these on our  information pages .

The minimum academic requirement for entry to a doctoral degree is a UK upper second class undergraduate honours degree and a Master's degree, or equivalent.

The minimum academic requirement for Master's by Research is a UK upper second class undergraduate honours degree, or equivalent.

If English is not your first language or you are from a country that is not on the  UKVI list of English speaking countries  , you may be required to provide evidence of your proficiency in the English language. Further information on  English language requirements  can be found on our information pages.

The School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing accepts research students to start on 1 October, 1 February and 1 June.

Deadlines for application are listed on our  information pages , where you will also find details of  fees and funding .

Postgraduate Research in Literature starting June 2024 for 4 years