PhD in English Studies

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Others:

5%

Northern Ireland:

2%

Scotland:

70%

England:

15%

Wales:

5%

Republic of Ireland:

2%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

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Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$18,200 / year

Overall Cost

$33,200 / year

FAQs

• What facilities and resources are available to research students?
  
  Students have access to the University Library, archives and special collections, the Institute for Advanced Studies, research training provided by the Graduate School, departmental seminars, interdisciplinary research centres, and opportunities to present at national and international conferences.
• Do international applicants need to demonstrate English language proficiency?
  
  Yes. Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of English language proficiency, usually through IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, or an equivalent qualification meeting the University’s requirements.
• What are the entry requirements for admission?
  
  Applicants are normally expected to hold a Master’s degree in English Literature or a closely related field. Strong academic performance and a clear, well-developed research proposal are required. Exceptionally, candidates with outstanding undergraduate achievement may be admitted to MPhil leading to PhD.
• What research areas are available within this programme?
  
  Research supervision is offered across a broad range of areas including medieval and Renaissance literature, eighteenth-century and Romantic studies, Victorian and fin-de-siècle literature, twentieth- and twenty-first-century writing, Scottish literature, American literature, postcolonial and world literatures, eco-criticism, medical humanities, women’s writing, gender and sexuality studies, life writing, creative-critical approaches, and literary theory.
• What is the duration of the PhD/MPhil in English Studies at the University of Stirling?
  
  The PhD usually takes 3–4 years full-time or 5–7 years part-time. The MPhil typically takes 1–2 years full-time or 2–4 years part-time.