English PhD 48 months PHD Programme By University of Nottingham |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

23,000 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

English Language and LiteratureMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

English Language and Literature

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Develop original research into literature and language, from the medieval period to the present day, guided by our expert staff. 

Our friendly research community will encourage you to develop your skills and expand your thinking. You will also develop key transferable and research specific skills.

We offer a diverse range of expertise, spanning from the Old English period to contemporary writing. Recent student research has included 'Language and LGBT identity', 'Danelaw Boundaries: the place-name evidence in context', and 'The influence of William Blake on the mysticism of Irish modernist writers'.

You are also welcome to join the activities and events of our research centres:

  • The Centre for Research in Applied Linguistics
  • Centre for the Study of the Viking Age
  • Centre for Literary Creativity, Community and Place
  • DH Lawrence Research Centre
  • Institute for Name Studies
  • Linguistic Profiling for Professionals

Programme overview

Main Subject

English Language and Literature

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Develop original research into literature and language, from the medieval period to the present day, guided by our expert staff. 

Our friendly research community will encourage you to develop your skills and expand your thinking. You will also develop key transferable and research specific skills.

We offer a diverse range of expertise, spanning from the Old English period to contemporary writing. Recent student research has included 'Language and LGBT identity', 'Danelaw Boundaries: the place-name evidence in context', and 'The influence of William Blake on the mysticism of Irish modernist writers'.

You are also welcome to join the activities and events of our research centres:

  • The Centre for Research in Applied Linguistics
  • Centre for the Study of the Viking Age
  • Centre for Literary Creativity, Community and Place
  • DH Lawrence Research Centre
  • Institute for Name Studies
  • Linguistic Profiling for Professionals

Admission Requirements

76+
3+
7+
100+
2:1 (or international equivalent) and a masters degree at Merit level or above.

Applicants without a masters degree who can demonstrate equivalent expertise should contact the School of English

48 Months
Feb
Oct

Tuition fees

Domestic
5,350 GBP
International
23,000 GBP

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