PhD in English

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Europe:

10%

Asia:

2%

United Kingdom:

86%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Top recruiters

Accenture

Deloitte

KPMG

Amazon

Microsoft

Apple

Facebook

Pinterest

Instagram

Meta

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$17,725 / year

Overall Cost

$32,725 / year

FAQs

• What facilities and resources are available to research students?
  
  Students benefit from access to the University Library and archives, research training provided by the Doctoral School, departmental seminars, and opportunities to present work at conferences and workshops.
• When does the programme start, and what are the application deadlines?
  
  Start dates are flexible, with October, February, and May being the most common entry points. Application deadlines vary, especially for funded opportunities, so applicants are advised to apply well in advance.
• Do international students need to provide proof of English language proficiency?
  
  Yes. Non-native English speakers must demonstrate proficiency through IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, or another equivalent qualification that meets the University’s requirements.
• What are the entry requirements for admission?
  
  Applicants are normally expected to hold a Master’s degree in English, Creative Writing, Linguistics, or a related subject. A strong academic background and a well-developed research proposal are essential. Candidates with an exceptional undergraduate record may also be considered.
• What research areas are available within this programme?
  
  Supervision is available across a wide range of fields including literature from the early modern period to the present, creative writing, Gothic and fantasy studies, theatre and performance, film studies, popular culture, linguistics, applied linguistics, language and identity, discourse analysis, and English language teaching.
• What is the duration of the PhD in English at Sheffield Hallam University?
  
  The full-time PhD normally takes 3–4 years to complete.