PhD in English Literature

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Africa:

2%

North America:

4%

Others:

6%

Asia:

2%

UK:

66%

EU:

14%

Rest of Europe:

6%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Graduation Rate

88%

Job Placement

95%

Top recruiters

BBC

The Guardian

The Times

The Independent

The Telegraph

Penguin Random House

HarperCollins

The Economist

British Council

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Oxford University Press

Cambridge University Press

Gallup

YouGov

Kantar Public

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$26,580 / year

Overall Cost

$41,580 / year

FAQs

• What is the application process?
  
  Prospective students are encouraged to contact a potential supervisor in their area of interest before applying. Applications are submitted online, including a research proposal, academic transcripts, proof of English proficiency (if applicable), and references. It is advisable to apply well before deadlines, as places are competitive and limited.
• Who should I contact for more information?
  
  The current Postgraduate Convener for English Literature is Dr. Sophie Vlacos ([email protected]). For subject-specific queries, contact the Head of English Literature, Dr. Stephen Burn ([email protected]).
• What are the entry requirements?
  
  Normally, applicants should have at least an Upper Second Class Honours degree (2:1) or equivalent. Most successful applicants will also have completed, or be undertaking, a relevant Masters qualification. For international students, a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 with no sub-test below 7.0, or equivalent TOEFL (100) scores, is required.
• What is the duration and structure of the PhD in English Literature at Glasgow?
  
  The PhD is typically 3 years full-time or 5 years part-time. The thesis should be between 70,000 and 100,000 words, including references, bibliography, and appendices (excluding documentary appendices). The degree is awarded for an original thesis that makes a significant contribution to knowledge in the field, and the work should normally contain material worthy of publication.
• When will I receive a response to my application?
  
  Postgraduate applicants should receive a response within 1 month, however, at busy times of the year this can increase to 2 months. Adam Smith Business School and School of Computing Science: Masters applicants will receive a response to their offer by the date stated on the webpage for the programme they have applied to. Undergraduate/Bachelors applicants should expect to wait 2-4 months for a response to their application.
• Do I need to submit English Language test results?
  
  You must submit English Language test results as part of your application unless you are from a majority English speaking country as defined by UK Visa and Immigration OR you have a degree from majority-English speaking country (as defined by the UKVI including Canada if taught in English) students must have studied for a minimum of 2 years at Undergraduate level, or 9 months at Master's level, and must have completed their degree in that majority-English speaking country within the last 6 years. Undergraduate 2+2 degrees from majority-English speaking country (as defined by the UKVI including Canada if taught in English) students must have completed their final two years study in that majority-English speaking country within the last 6 years.
• What type of IELTS should I take?
  
  We accept the Academic or the Academic UKVI IELTS. We do not accept the General IELTS or IELTS Indicator.