QS Rank:

82

University of Leeds

Leeds
,United Kingdom

Program Name
PhD in English

Deadline
September 30th, 2025
Overview


Total Tuition Fees
$98,000

Duration
48 Months

Median Salary
$1,10,000
Ranking
#140
US World and News Report
#128
The World University Rankings
#82
QS World University Rankings

Intake
Fall ( Sept - Nov )

Intake
Winter ( Jan - Mar )
Class Profile

Class Size
25

Average Age
28

Average Work Experience
2 Years
Diversity
North America:
2%Others:
5%Asia:
1%United Kingdom:
82%European Union:
10%Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation
$1,10,000 / year

Graduation Rate
96.5%
Prospective Job Roles
English Language Education Entrepreneur
Assistant Professor
Teacher
English as a Second Language Teacher
College Professor
English Language Instructor
English Language Teaching Intern
English Language Teaching Consultant
English Language Teaching Curriculum Developer
English Language Materials Developer
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Eligibility Criteria

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

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

At least 3.5 / 4.0 undergraduate GPA is expected.

At least 16 years of bachelor degree.
English Proficiency Tests
IELTS
6
TOEFL
80
PTE
60
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.
Transcript
Passport
Statement of Purpose
Resume
IELTS
Class 12 Marksheets
Academic LOR
Class 10 Marksheets
Professional LOR
Application Deadlines
Final Deadline | |
---|---|
Fall | Sep 30, 2025 |
Winter | Sep 30, 2026 |
Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees
$24,500 / year

Overall Cost
$39,500 / year
FAQs
- While no specific foreign-language prerequisites are mandated, strong background in other languages relevant to comparative research strengthens applications and may support dissertation work.
- A proposal of about 1,000 words outlining the research question, importance, methodology, primary sources, literature engagement, and indicative bibliography.
- A thesis between 70,000 and 100,000 words, including bibliography and appendices, except documentary or illustrative material
- Research may cover gender studies, migration and exile, visual cultures, nationalism and transnationalism, literature and psychoanalysis, and intersections with history, digital humanities, philosophy, and more.
- Applicants typically need at least an Upper Second Class Honours degree (2:1) and usually have completed or be in the process of a relevant Master’s qualification
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