English Research Degrees - PhD
PhD
In Birmingham
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PhD
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Location
Birmingham
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Duration
4 Years
A PhD in English will help you to develop research skills that support professional practice, research and/or academic careers. You will work closely with a team of specialist academics in your chosen field, and receive excellent support tailored to your individual needs.
A PhD enables you to follow a programme of self-directed, independent study, supported by experienced supervisors who are themselves experts in their area. You will also be supported by the wider research community in the Faculty and you will have regular opportunities to attend research seminars, conferences and symposia.
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OpportUNIty: Student Jobs on Campus ensures that our students are given a first opportunity to fill many part-time temporary positions within the University. This allows you to work while you study with us, fitting the job around your course commitments. By taking part in the scheme, you will gain valuable experiences and employability skills, enhancing your prospects in the job market.
To apply for our English PhD research degree you should have, or expect to be awarded, a Masters degree in a relevant English literary or linguistic field from a British or overseas university.
Exceptional applicants without a Master's degree, but holding a first class Bachelors degree in English, may be considered dependent upon the academic coherence and promise of their research proposal, and its consonance with the academic expertise of the School.
The School of English at BCU is a small, friendly academic environment that offers excellent support to all of our PhD students.
As well as a main supervisor (or Director of Studies), you will have a second supervisor to read and comment on your work.
We have a strong research culture and provide a range of career development opportunities to our graduate students.
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Course programme
As an English PhD research student you will be guided through your programme of study by a team of supervisors.
Your supervisors will help you create your individual PhD research plan which, in your first few months, may include study for a research methods qualification: PG Cert Research Practice.
Your supervisory team will include a Director of Studies whose role it is to ensure that you are meeting targets and following the correct processes and systems for conducting English PhD research.
You will also be supported by a second supervisor (and sometimes a third) who will provide guidance based on their knowledge of your specific English PhD research interest.
You will meet with your supervisors on a regular basis to review your progress, receive advice and plan the next stages of your PhD research degree.
You will present your research developments regularly to supervisors and other members of your PhD research community at Birmingham School of English.
Modes of Study
Our English PhD research degree is offered full-time, part-time or by distance learning.
These three modes of study ensure that we can create a PhD research plan around your lifestyle needs, even if you are in full-time employment or overseas.
Full-time PhD Research: three years
As a full-time English PhD research student you will undertake much of your research on campus using the facilities at the School of English.
You will be expected to complete your research and submit your work for examination within 36-43 months.
Part-time PhD Research: four years
You would chose part-time English PhD research if you opt to study whilst in employment or if full-time study is impractical.
You will be encouraged to use the campus facilities at the School of English when you can and may often work from home.
You will be expected to complete your research and submit your work for examination within 48-72 months.
Distance Learning PhD Research: four years
Distance learning is possible, under carefully controlled circumstances, if you normally live outside of the UK but wish to conduct English PhD research with the School of English.
You will still be required to have some level of face-to-face engagement with us each academic year, often by conducting research on campus in Birmingham (UK).
Face to face research will be arranged for a period of time during the summer months, or at a mutually agreed time.
You will be expected to complete your research and submit your work for examination within 48-72 months.
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English Research Degrees - PhD