PhD in English and Humanities

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Others:

10%

Asia:

3%

North America:

4%

Africa:

1%

Others:

5%

EU:

12%

UK:

66%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Graduation Rate

91.7%

Top recruiters

Accenture

Deloitte

IBM

Google

Amazon

Microsoft

Apple

Facebook

Twitter

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Meta

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$15,570 / year

Overall Cost

$30,570 / year

FAQs

• What facilities and resources are available to research students?
  
  Students benefit from access to Birkbeck Library and the University of London’s Senate House Library, research training provided by Birkbeck Graduate Research School, departmental seminars and reading groups, interdisciplinary networks, and opportunities to present research at conferences and workshops.
• When does the programme start, and what are the application deadlines?
  
  Entry points are usually in October and January. Application deadlines vary depending on funding opportunities, with major studentship deadlines generally between January and March for entry the following academic year.
• What are the entry requirements for admission?
  
  Applicants are normally expected to hold a Master’s degree in English, Humanities, or a related discipline. Strong academic performance and a well-developed research proposal are required. Candidates with exceptional undergraduate achievement may be admitted to an MPhil with the possibility of upgrading to PhD.
• What research areas are available within this programme?
  
  The programme covers a wide range of areas, including medieval and early modern studies, Shakespeare and Renaissance literature, Romantic and Victorian studies, modernism, contemporary literature, American studies, postcolonial and world literatures, critical and cultural theory, visual and material culture, gender and sexuality studies, creative-critical writing, life writing, comparative literature, and interdisciplinary humanities research.
• What is the duration of the MPhil/PhD in English and Humanities at Birkbeck?
  
  The PhD usually takes 3–4 years full-time or 5–7 years part-time. The MPhil typically takes 1–2 years full-time or 2–4 years part-time.