PhD in English

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Graduation Rate

87.2%

Top recruiters

Accenture

Deloitte

KPMG

Google

Amazon

Microsoft

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Facebook

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Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$24,600 / year

Overall Cost

$39,600 / year

FAQs

• What is the duration of the PhD in English at the University of Liverpool?
  
  The full-time PhD normally takes 3–4 years to complete, while the part-time option typically takes 6–8 years.
• What funding opportunities are available for PhD students?
  
  Funding is available through the North West Consortium Doctoral Training Partnership (AHRC), University of Liverpool studentships, faculty awards, and other external scholarship schemes.
• Do international applicants need to provide proof of English language proficiency?
  
  Yes. Non-native English speakers must demonstrate proficiency through IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, or other equivalent qualifications that meet the University’s requirements.
• What are the entry requirements for admission?
  
  Applicants are usually expected to hold a Master’s degree in English or a closely related subject. Strong academic performance and a clearly developed research proposal are essential.
• What research areas are available in this programme?
  
  Supervision is available across a wide range of areas, including medieval and early modern literature, eighteenth-century studies, Romanticism, Victorian literature, modern and contemporary writing, American literature, postcolonial and world literatures, Irish studies, creative writing, critical theory, gender and sexuality studies, and cultural history.