The summer period is devoted to supervised work on the dissertation. Major modules are taught over two semesters, minor modules in one semester. Applicants from German-speaking countries must have completed at least six semesters of Germanistik study. Institute of Germanic Studies, Russell Square. Papers are submitted by early June, the dissertation early September and the viva voce examination September or October.
Most students are self-funded.
Preliminary enquires can be made to Professor John White . Those applying for AHRB funding should do so by 1 March. There is no deadline for other applications. You may be asked to submit some sample written work. Whenever possible, the Department prefers to interview applicants.