PhD in English literature

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Africa:

1%

Others:

2%

North America:

2%

Asia:

2%

Rest of Europe:

2%

UK:

80%

EU:

11%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Top recruiters

Deloitte

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The World Health Organization

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$5,006 / year

Overall Cost

$20,006 / year

FAQs

• What funding opportunities are available for PhD students?
  
  Funding is available through the Midlands4Cities Doctoral Training Partnership (M4C), College of Arts and Law scholarships, University of Birmingham studentships, and external scholarships.
• What funding opportunities are available for PhD students?
  
  Funding is available through the Midlands4Cities Doctoral Training Partnership (M4C), College of Arts and Law scholarships, University of Birmingham studentships, and external scholarships.
• Do international applicants need to provide proof of English proficiency?
  
  Yes. Non-native English speakers must meet the University’s English language entry requirements, typically demonstrated through IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, or equivalent qualifications.
• What are the entry requirements for this programme?
  
  Applicants are generally expected to hold a Master’s degree in English Literature or a related subject, with a strong academic record and a clear research proposal. Exceptional candidates with a first-class undergraduate degree may also be considered.
• What research areas are offered in this programme?
  
  The Department of English Literature at Birmingham provides supervision across a wide range of fields, including medieval, Renaissance, eighteenth-century, Romantic, Victorian, modern, and contemporary literature, as well as American and African American literature, postcolonial studies, world literature, gender and sexuality studies, creative writing, textual studies, and critical theory.