PhD in English

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Others:

5%

North America:

10%

South America:

5%

Africa:

5%

Europe:

20%

Asia:

15%

UK:

40%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Graduation Rate

80.5%

Job Placement

94.2%

Top recruiters

Accenture

Deloitte

IBM

Google

World Health Organization

Amazon

Microsoft

Facebook

Pinterest

Instagram

Meta

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$23,000 / year

Overall Cost

$38,000 / year

FAQs

• How is progress monitored and assessment carried out during the PhD?
  
  Students first register as provisional PhD candidates and must successfully complete progression reviews. The final assessment is based on submission of a doctoral thesis (up to 100,000 words) and an oral viva voce examination.
• What funding opportunities are available?
  
  Funding may be available through the Midlands4Cities Doctoral Training Partnership (AHRC), University of Nottingham PhD scholarships, research council awards, and other internal and external funding sources.
• Do international students need to demonstrate English language proficiency?
  
  Yes. Applicants whose first language is not English must provide proof of proficiency through IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, or equivalent qualifications that meet the University’s required scores.
• What are the entry requirements for this programme?
  
  Applicants are usually expected to hold a Master’s degree in English or a related discipline, with strong academic achievement and a viable research proposal. Exceptional candidates with a first-class undergraduate degree may also be considered.
• What is the duration of the PhD in English at the University of Nottingham?
  
  The full-time programme normally takes 3–4 years, while the part-time route usually lasts 6–8 years.
• Can the PhD be studied part-time?
  
  Yes. Both full-time and part-time study modes are available, allowing flexibility for students with professional or personal commitments.