PhD in English and Literature at the University of York, UK

Research examined key cultural and historical shifts of the last half-century, examining the underlying individualistic, competitive, and microeconomic-focused ideology of contemporary capitalist society, and how narrative forms have critiqued, supported, or explored this.

• Strong, widely-applicable practical research and analysis skills.
• Extensive formal writing and editing skills and knowledge.
• Collation, synthesis, and precise use of large amounts of information.
• Developing, supporting, and articulating complex arguments and ideas.
• Technical knowledge of narrative, writing technique, and literature.
• Extensive knowledge of 20th century history, politics, and economics.
• Public speaking on technical and non-technical topics.
• Organising, attending, supporting international conferences/events.

MA (with Distinction) in Modern and Contemporary Literature and Culture
Studied topics from Cold War film to Modernism to Arabic literature. Research explored pitfalls and potentials of political critique through individual-focused narratives in contemporary dystopian novels.

• Strong knowledge of cultural and literary developments of 20th century.
• Formal writing and editing skills.
• Research and analysis skills.

BA (2.1 with Honours) in English Literature
Studies included surveys of early, medieval, and modern literature; documentary-making; diasporic literature; contemporary British literature; and creative writing (including dissertation).

• Broad knowledge of larger literary and cultural field.
• Writing skills and experience (both fiction and non-fiction).
• Basic research skills and knowledge of sources and methods.