PhD in English and Comparative Literary Studies

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Top recruiters

Accenture

Deloitte

KPMG

EY

PwC

Google

World Health Organization

Microsoft

JPMorgan Chase

Facebook

Tesla

Meta

Amazon Web Services

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$24,630 / year

Overall Cost

$39,450 / year

FAQs

• What English language proficiency is required for international applicants?
  
  Applicants usually need IELTS 7.5 overall, with minimum component scores of 7.0 or 6.5 in certain components. Requirements may vary depending on fee status and nationality.
• Is a master’s degree mandatory before applying?
  
  Yes, a relevant MA or MPhil is typically required; candidates without one may need to complete research methods training.
• What research areas does the department focus on?
  
  Key research strengths include American studies, eighteenth- and nineteenth-century literature, medieval and early modern, gender studies, environmental humanities/ecocriticism, performance studies, poetics, postcolonial and world literature. It hosts research groups such as the Critical Theory Network, Centre for Ecopoetics, Feminist Dissent, and the Warwick Research Collective (WReC).
• What is the duration of the PhD in English and Comparative Literary Studies at Warwick?
  
  The PhD (registered as MPhil/PhD) is normally completed in 48 months full‑time, with part‑time study permitted up to 84 months.
• How many students are in the doctoral community?
  
  The department hosts around 80 postgraduates annually, forming a large and active research community.