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  • Doctorate
  • 36–48 months

Doctor of Philosophy - Postcolonial Studies

University of Kent - Canterbury · Canterbury, United Kingdom

Tuition

£19,300

Submit by January 1, 2027 · 115 days left · starts January 1, 2027

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Length
36–48 months
Starts
January 1, 2027
IELTS
6 overall
Post-study work
Available, as published
Taught in
English
Cost of living (annual)
£13,632

Overview

As a research student, students meet regularly with their supervisor, and have the opportunity to take part in informal reading groups and research seminars to which students, staff and visiting speakers contribute papers. Students also benefit from a series of research skills seminars that run in the spring term, which gives them a chance to share the research expertise of staff and postdoctoral members of the department.

The University of Kent was one of the first universities to establish colonial and postcolonial studies in the UK and has continued to play a significant part in the development of the field with an incredible national and international reputation. The University is also home to the Centre for the Global Study of Empire, an interdisciplinary and multi-lingual centre that aims to promote research and public engagement in the areas of colonialism, post-colonialism, and imperial studies from across the world. .

As a basis for advanced research, students must take the School and University research methods programmes.

Entry requirements

As the university states them. Whether you meet them depends on your own results — ask us and a consultant will check with you.

English
  • PTE: 63 overall or above
  • IELTS: 6 overall or above
  • TOEFL: 80 overall or above
  • Duolingo: 110 overall or above

Fees and living costs

Tuition
£19,300
Cost of living (annual)
£13,632

Published as University of Kent - Canterbury publishes it, through ApplyBoard, and not checked by Go Study — ask us and a consultant will confirm any of it with the school.

Intakes

  • January 1, 2027

    Starts January 1, 2027 · apply by January 1, 2027

    Applications opened December 30, 2025

  • May 1, 2027

    Starts May 1, 2027 · apply by May 1, 2027

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  • September 1, 2027

    Starts September 1, 2027 · apply by September 1, 2027

    not confirmed by the school

  • January 1, 2028

    Starts January 1, 2028 · the school has not published an application deadline

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  • May 1, 2028

    Starts May 1, 2028 · the school has not published an application deadline

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  • September 1, 2028

    Starts September 1, 2028 · the school has not published an application deadline

    not confirmed by the school

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