PhD in English

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Europe:

10%

Asia:

3%

North America:

1%

United Kingdom:

85%

Africa:

1%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Top recruiters

Accenture

Deloitte

KPMG

PwC

Amazon

Microsoft

Facebook

Twitter

Pinterest

Instagram

Meta

The World Health Organization

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$5,006 / year

Overall Cost

$20,006 / 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 College, departmental seminars, interdisciplinary training opportunities, and chances to present research at conferences and workshops.
• When does the programme start, and what are the application deadlines?
  
  The programme has flexible start dates, though most students begin in October. Application deadlines depend on funding competitions, with major scholarship deadlines often between December and February for entry in the following academic year.
• Do international applicants need to demonstrate English language proficiency?
  
  Yes. Non-native English speakers must provide evidence of proficiency, typically through IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, or equivalent qualifications that meet the University’s required standards.
• What are the entry requirements for admission?
  
  Applicants are normally expected to hold a Master’s degree in English Literature or a related subject. Strong academic performance and a viable research proposal are essential. Outstanding candidates with an excellent undergraduate record may be considered for MPhil leading to PhD.
• What research areas are available within this programme?
  
  Supervision is available in a wide range of fields including medieval literature, Renaissance and early modern studies, eighteenth-century and Romantic literature, Victorian studies, twentieth- and twenty-first-century writing, American literature, postcolonial studies, world literatures, gender and sexuality studies, life writing, creative writing, drama and performance, and critical theory.
• What is the duration of the PhD/MPhil in English at the University of Leicester?
  
  The full-time PhD normally takes 3–4 years, while the part-time pathway usually takes 6–7 years. An MPhil typically takes 1–2 years full-time or 2–4 years part-time.