Sapienza University of Rome

Overview

The International PhD in English Literatures, Language and Translation (SELLT) at Sapienza University of Rome is a research-intensive doctoral programme designed to cultivate advanced research skills in English literature, linguistics, and translation studies. This collaborative programme is supported by the University of Silesia in Katowice, enriching the academic experience through international partnership.

What you'll study

The SELLT curriculum offers a blend of research training and specialized study. Doctoral candidates engage in a structured programme that fosters both academic and individual research development.

Indicative disciplinary areas include:

• Medieval English text studies
• Shakespeare and dramatic language
• Modern literary discourse forms and subjects
• Contemporary theatre studies
• American studies
• Post-colonial literatures
• Comparative studies
• Translation studies
• Audiovisual translation
• Adaptation studies
• Multilingualism and regional language varieties
• History of the English language
• Stylistics and historical pragmatics
• English language teaching

Research training and academic development (transversal components):

• Support in academic English and research communication
• Courses focused on teaching and academic skills enhancement
• Training on publishing practices and scholarly dissemination for early-career researchers

Doctoral thesis: Candidates are required to complete an original research thesis tailored to their specific interests within the fields of English literatures, language, and translation.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for admission to the PhD programme, applicants must possess a Master’s degree or an equivalent recognized foreign qualification.

English language requirements

Applicants are expected to demonstrate proficiency in English through standardized tests. The following minimum scores are typically accepted:

• TOEFL iBT: 80
• PTE Academic: 42
• IELTS: 5.5

Note: These scores are guidelines; applicants should confirm specific programme requirements and the necessity of additional English language evidence.

Career prospects

Graduates of the SELLT programme are well-prepared for diverse careers in academia, research, translation, and cultural studies. The advanced skills gained through this doctoral programme enable alumni to pursue opportunities in higher education, publishing, and various language-related fields, contributing to the global discourse in English literatures and translation practices.