Lancaster,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD English Literature in Lancaster United Kingdom | Lancaster University
Lancaster University
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Lancaster United Kingdom
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
21,082
(c. USD28,169.14)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Take advantage of our extensive schedule of complimentary literary events held both on campus and in Lancaster's historic Castle Quarter
Leverage our strong partnerships, including our collaboration with The Wordsworth Trust in Grasmere
Receive guidance from faculty with broad expertise spanning medieval to modern literature
Become part of a vibrant PhD community exploring diverse topics from Jane Austen to post-colonial literature
Pursue your doctoral studies near the Lake District, the inspirational home of Romantic poets and countless writers throughout history. Join a network of literary scholars as you develop your PhD research. Through stimulating workshops and personalized supervision sessions, you'll receive comprehensive support for your academic journey. Our PhD candidates come for various reasons - some embarking on their academic careers, others deepening existing research, and many transitioning from professional fields like education or publishing.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Master's degree or equivalent in English literature or literature in other languages, usually with an average of at least 65% for UK MAs.
2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in English Literature or related subject, for example literature in other languages. As part of your application you also need to provide
A viable research proposal. Guidance can be found on our writing a research proposal webpage.
A sample of written work, eg an essay or dissertation chapter of approximately 3000-5000 words
We normally require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 7.0, and a minimum of 6.5 in each element of the test. ToEFL IBT or ToEFL IBT Home Edition with an overall score of at least 94, with a minimum of 20 in reading and listening, 21 in speaking and 24 in writing
2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in English Literature or related subject, for example literature in other languages. As part of your application you also need to provide
A viable research proposal. Guidance can be found on our writing a research proposal webpage.
A sample of written work, eg an essay or dissertation chapter of approximately 3000-5000 words
We normally require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 7.0, and a minimum of 6.5 in each element of the test. ToEFL IBT or ToEFL IBT Home Edition with an overall score of at least 94, with a minimum of 20 in reading and listening, 21 in speaking and 24 in writing
Tuition
GBP
21,082