Poetry: Text, Practice as Research - PhD 36 months PHD Programme By University of Kent |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 101-150QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

18,600 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

31 Jul, 2025Application Deadline

Programme overview

Main Subject

English Language and Literature

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

This programme enables promising poets to develop the potential of poetry as a tool of inquiry within the humanities.


Overview

You will produce a volume of poetry as well as a piece of scholarly research of 30-40,000 words. Given its emphasis on poetic practice as research into the possibilities and potential for contemporary poetry, the programme integrates with the aims and objectives of the Centre for Modern Poetry allowing for joint supervision between the two centres. Cross-faculty work on modern poetry with colleagues in Modern Languages and in Comparative Literature is also encouraged. The programme acknowledges the fact that poetry has historically understood itself as an art, consciously informed by research.

Programme overview

Main Subject

English Language and Literature

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

This programme enables promising poets to develop the potential of poetry as a tool of inquiry within the humanities.


Overview

You will produce a volume of poetry as well as a piece of scholarly research of 30-40,000 words. Given its emphasis on poetic practice as research into the possibilities and potential for contemporary poetry, the programme integrates with the aims and objectives of the Centre for Modern Poetry allowing for joint supervision between the two centres. Cross-faculty work on modern poetry with colleagues in Modern Languages and in Comparative Literature is also encouraged. The programme acknowledges the fact that poetry has historically understood itself as an art, consciously informed by research.

Admission Requirements

76+
185+
95+
3.7+
7+
A first or upper-second class honours degree in a relevant subject (or equivalent) and, normally, a taught MA qualification.

31 Jul 2025
3 Years
Jan
May

International
18,600 GBP

Scholarships

Selecting the right scholarship can be a daunting process. With countless options available, students often find themselves overwhelmed and confused. The decision can be especially stressful for those facing financial constraints or pursuing specific academic or career goals.

To help students navigate this challenging process, we recommend the following articles:

More programmes from the university

English - PhD arrows

Go to Programme ::type_cta_button::

French - PhD arrows

Go to Programme ::type_cta_button::

German - PhD arrows

Go to Programme ::type_cta_button::

History - PhD arrows

Go to Programme ::type_cta_button::

Italian - PhD arrows

Go to Programme ::type_cta_button::

Music - PhD arrows

Go to Programme ::type_cta_button::
PHD Programmes 315