36 monthsProgramme duration
21,200 GBPTuition Fee/year
Jan, Apr, OctStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
English Language and Literature
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Successful applicants will be supervised by academic staff working at the forefront of their fields and leading debate in the ever-changing environments of the discipline.
Doctoral students are encouraged to push beyond the boundaries of critical commonplaces, to think differently and to participate fully in the rich intellectual life of the School. As well as working closely with a dedicated supervisor, or supervisors, students are able to develop their projects within the context of a dynamic and well-resourced interdisciplinary research culture.
Programme overview
Main Subject
English Language and Literature
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Successful applicants will be supervised by academic staff working at the forefront of their fields and leading debate in the ever-changing environments of the discipline.
Doctoral students are encouraged to push beyond the boundaries of critical commonplaces, to think differently and to participate fully in the rich intellectual life of the School. As well as working closely with a dedicated supervisor, or supervisors, students are able to develop their projects within the context of a dynamic and well-resourced interdisciplinary research culture.
Admission Requirements
Applications are welcome from graduates with at least a 2.1 at undergraduate level in English Literature (and/or relevant discipline) and an MA in English Literature (and/or relevant discipline). Emphasis will be placed on the strength and viability of the proposed research project, the availability of an appropriate supervisor and the samples of your creative and critical writing (see how to apply section).
Please note that the School requires applicants to undertake an initial review before making a formal application via the direct application system. See 'How to apply' section for further details.
Please note we interview all PhD applicants who fulfil the entry requirements and where an offer is being considered.
English language requirements The School welcomes applications from students outside the United Kingdom. For non-native speakers of English, an IELTS overall score of 7.5 with at least 7.0 in each sub-score is essential.
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