English

Entry requirements

A good UK honours degree (minimum 2.1) in a relevant discipline. IELTS 6.5 required by applicants whose first language is not English. An MA in a relevant discipline can also be helpful in some areas.

MPhil. PhD

Months of entry

September

Course content

There are several members of staff with a range of specialisms. A growing community of postgraduate researchers exists, supervised by members of the English team, who are all active publishing researchers. Compulsory research practice course.

Department specialisms

Renaissance Studies; Romanticism; Creative/Craft of Writing; American Literature; Women's Writing; Literature and Culture; Gender and Sexuality; Critical Theory; Recovery Research.

Information for international students

IELTS 6.5 required by applicants whose first language is not English, University orientation programme, School Induction and social/welcome event. Overseas students will be required to pay fees. Contact the administrator for details. A deposit may also be required.

Fees and funding

University, University research studentships, AHRC,

Qualification and course duration

PhD

MPhil

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