PhD in English and Related Literature

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Europe:

10%

North America:

5%

Others:

5%

North East England:

40%

Yorkshire and The Humber:

30%

Others:

20%

International students:

100%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Top recruiters

Deloitte

KPMG

EY

IBM

Google

World Health Organization

Oracle

Apple

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Dell

HP

Tesla

Meta

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$24,500 / year

Overall Cost

$39,500 / year

FAQs

• What academic and professional development opportunities are provided?
  
  PhD students audit research skills or thematic modules, participate in transferable skills and writing workshops, attend regular research seminars, and have shared workspace in the Centre.
• How many PhD research students does the Centre for Women’s Studies host?
  
  Approximately 35 students pursue MPhil or PhD in Women’s and Gender Studies each year. The interdisciplinary faculty and thesis panels support their supervision.
• Do international applicants need to supply English language test scores?
  
  Yes. Typically IELTS 7.0 overall (with minimum 7.0 in writing and no subscore below 6.5) or equivalent TOEFL, PTE, or Duolingo scores are required.
• What academic entry qualifications are expected?
  
  Applicants usually need at least an Upper Second‑Class Honours degree (2:1 equivalent) plus a relevant MA/MPhil with Merit (around 60‑65% or equivalent).
• What is the duration of the PhD programmes at the University of York in English, Comparative and World Literature, and Women’s Studies?
  
  The PhD is normally a full-time 36-month programme; part-time study may extend to 60–72 months depending on the pathway.