QS Rank:

69

University of Warwick

Coventry
,United Kingdom

Program Name
PhD in English and Comparative Literary Studies

Deadline
August 02nd, 2025
Overview


Total Tuition Fees
$97,800

Duration
48 Months

Median Salary
$1,10,000
Ranking
#144
US World and News Report
#78
The World University Rankings
#69
QS World University Rankings

Intake
Fall ( Sept - Nov )
Class Profile

Class Size
25

Average Age
28

Average Work Experience
2 Years
Diversity
Africa:
1%EU:
10%Others:
1%North America:
2%Others:
5%Asia:
1%UK:
80%Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation
$1,10,000 / year
Prospective Job Roles
Assistant Professor
Teacher
College Professor
English Language Instructor
English Language Teaching Intern
Teacher Educator
English Language Teaching Consultant
English Language Teaching Specialist
English Language Teaching Curriculum Developer
English Language Program Manager
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Eligibility Criteria

Accepted fields include English Literature, English, Comparative Literature, English and Comparative Literary Studies.

At least 24 months of full-time professional experience after graduation.

At least 2.4 / 4.0 undergraduate GPA is expected.

At least 16 years of bachelor degree.
English Proficiency Tests
IELTS
7.5
Application Requirements
Here's everything you need to know to ensure a complete and competitive application—covering the key documents and criteria for a successful submission.

Application Fee: 75
Transcript
Passport
Statement of Purpose
Resume
IELTS
Class 12 Marksheets
Academic LOR
Class 10 Marksheets
Professional LOR
Application Deadlines
Final Deadline | |
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Fall | Aug 2, 2025 |
Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees
$24,450 / year

Overall Cost
$39,450 / year
FAQs
- The department hosts around 80 postgraduates annually, forming a large and active research community.
- 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.
- Yes, a relevant MA or MPhil is typically required; candidates without one may need to complete research methods training.
- 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).
- The PhD (registered as MPhil/PhD) is normally completed in 48 months full‑time, with part‑time study permitted up to 84 months.
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