QS Rank:

27

University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh
,United Kingdom

Program Name
PhD in English and Scottish Literature

Deadline
October 31st, 2025
Overview


Total Tuition Fees
$91,500

Duration
36 Months

Median Salary
$1,10,000
Ranking
#27
QS World University Rankings

Intake
Fall ( Sept - Nov )
Class Profile

Class Size
25

Average Age
28

Average Work Experience
2 Years
Diversity
North America:
5%Africa:
2%Others:
6%UK:
60%Asia:
10%South America:
2%EU:
15%Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation
$1,10,000 / year
Prospective Job Roles
Assistant Professor
College Professor
English Language Instructor
Translator
English Language Teaching Intern
English Language Teaching Consultant
English Language Teaching Department Chair
English teacher
English as a Foreign Language Teacher
English Language Materials Developer
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Eligibility Criteria

Accepted fields include English Literature, English, English and Scottish Literature, English Studies and Communication Ma.

At least 24 months of full-time professional experience after graduation.

At least 3.7 / 4.0 undergraduate GPA is expected.

At least 16 years of bachelor degree.
English Proficiency Tests
IELTS
7
TOEFL
100
PTE
73
Application Requirements
Here's everything you need to know to ensure a complete and competitive application—covering the key documents and criteria for a successful submission.

Application Fee: 60
Transcript
Passport
Statement of Purpose
Resume
IELTS
Class 12 Marksheets
Academic LOR
Class 10 Marksheets
Professional LOR
Application Deadlines
Fall | Oct 31, 2025 |
Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees
$30,500 / year

Overall Cost
$45,500 / year
FAQs
- International applicants must satisfy English language requirements and apply through the University’s Degree Finder using the EUCLID system. Additional advice is available via regional admissions offices.
- Funding support includes scholarships such as the Edinburgh Doctoral College Scholarship, College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences Research Awards, and other competitive awards. Decisions are separate from admissions, and applicants are encouraged to apply early—financial decisions may take until late spring.
- Edinburgh is generally competitive, with variability by course and nationality. International students in English Literature reportedly have an offer rate around 68%, but applicants are advised to expect slower response times, sometimes until late March or April.
- The department supports research across all periods and genres of English and Scottish Literature, including medieval, early modern, Romantic, 19th- to 21st-century studies, literary theory, book history, cultural studies, gender studies, postcolonial studies, and Scottish writing—especially strong in Scottish literature research.
- A PhD consists of an original thesis of 70,000–100,000 words (for research-based projects) or equivalent creative‑critical output, completed over 36 months (three years full-time) or up to 72 months (six years part-time).
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