PhD Shakespeare Studies in Birmingham United Kingdom | University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham | Birmingham United Kingdom
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 21,840
(c. USD29,107.92)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

Nestled in Shakespeare's hometown of Stratford, students at The Shakespeare Institute enjoy unparalleled academic resources, including proximity to Royal Shakespeare Company theaters and exceptional libraries and archives.

As part of a vibrant postgraduate community, you'll participate in diverse activities such as weekly seminars, play readings, and a student-led international conference held annually.

Our programs offer flexible study options, available both full-time and part-time, with PhD and MA by Research degrees accessible either on-campus or through distance learning. The College of Arts and Law has a strong reputation for delivering excellent remote education to global students.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Our requirements for postgraduate research are dependent on the type of programme you are applying for:

For MRes and MA by Research programmes, entry to our programmes usually requires a good (normally a 2:1 or above) Honours degree, or an equivalent qualification if you were educated outside the UK, usually in a relevant area.
Applicants for a PhD will also need to hold a Masters qualification at Merit level or above (or its international equivalent), usually in a relevant area.

IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band is equivalent to:

TOEFL: 88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 21 Listening, 22 Speaking and 21 in Writing

Cambridge English (exams taken from 2015): Advanced - minimum overall score of 176, with no less than 169 in any component

Tuition GBP 21,840

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