English PhD

PhD

In Brighton

£ 25,000 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    PhD

  • Location

    Brighton

  • Duration

    4 Years

From Medieval and Renaissance writing to the 18th century to the present, from the novel to poetry to modernism, postmodernism and the contemporary scene – we're strongly committed to the interdisciplinary study of literature.
98% of our English Language and Literature research output was rated world-leading, internationally excellent or recognised internationally in terms of originality, significance and rigour (REF 2014). We’re one of the largest graduate communities in the country, with over 200 students and more than 50 faculty. You’ll benefit from expert supervision, teacher training and research workshops, as well as a lively annual roster of symposia, conferences and guest lectures.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Brighton (East Sussex)
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Sussex House, BN1 9RH

Start date

On request

About this course

Our aim is to ensure that every student who wants to study with us is able to despite financial barriers, so that we continue to attract talented and unique individuals. Don’t miss out on scholarships – check the specific application deadlines for funding opportunities. Note that funded projects aren’t available for all our PhDs.

You have the opportunity to look at literature in relation to philosophy, visual culture and the history of ideas. You could base your project in an area such as:
postcolonial theory
feminist theory
gay and lesbian criticism
queer theory
recent developments in psychoanalytic, Marxist, poststructuralist and ‘new historicist’ criticism

You’re normally expected to have a Merit (an average of 60% overall) in a Masters degree.

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Subjects

  • English
  • English Language
  • English Literature
  • Literature Study
  • Postcolonial theory
  • Feminist Theory
  • Lesbian criticism
  • Queer theory
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Poststructuralist

Course programme

PhD or MPhil?

You can choose to study for a PhD or an MPhil. PhD and MPhil degrees differ in duration and in the extent of your research work.

  • For a PhD, your research work makes a substantial original contribution to knowledge or understanding in your chosen field.
  • For an MPhil, your work is an independent piece of research but in less depth than for a PhD. You’ll graduate with the degree title Master of Philosophy. You might be able to change to a PhD while you study for an MPhil.

Additional information

International students Fee :  £16,750 per year

English PhD

£ 25,000 VAT inc.