PhD in English

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Africa:

2%

UK:

65%

Europe:

14%

Asia:

8%

North America:

4%

Oceania:

1%

Others:

6%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Job Placement

96%

Top recruiters

Accenture

EY

IBM

World Health Organization

Amazon

Microsoft

Facebook

Twitter

Pinterest

Instagram

Meta

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$19,200 / year

Overall Cost

$34,200 / year

FAQs

• What career prospects are available for graduates of this programme?
  
  Graduates often pursue careers in academia, publishing, media, education, cultural and heritage institutions, communications, and research roles across various sectors.
• What funding opportunities are available for PhD students?
  
  Funding is available through the South, West and Wales Doctoral Training Partnership (AHRC), University of Southampton studentships, faculty scholarships, and external funding bodies.
• Do international applicants need to demonstrate English language proficiency?
  
  Yes. Non-native speakers of English must meet the University’s English language entry requirements, typically through IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, or equivalent qualifications.
• What are the entry requirements for admission?
  
  Applicants are normally expected to hold a Master’s degree in English Literature or a closely related subject. A strong academic background and a viable, well-prepared research proposal are essential.
• What research areas are available in this programme?
  
  The Faculty offers supervision across a wide range of specialisms, including medieval literature, early modern literature, eighteenth- and nineteenth-century studies, modern and contemporary writing, American literature, world literature, postcolonial studies, gender and sexuality studies, critical theory, cultural history, life writing, and creative writing.