Brighton,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD English Literature in Brighton United Kingdom | University of Brighton
University of Brighton
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Brighton United Kingdom
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
13,900
(c. USD18,661.86)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The University of Brighton provides a dynamic, nurturing, and intellectually engaging setting for PhD studies in English literature across diverse literary disciplines. This interdisciplinary approach connects with historical and cultural research through our Centre for Memory, Narrative and History, as well as performance studies via our specialized Performance and Communities Research and Enterprise Group.
Accepted candidates will become part of a vibrant postgraduate network within literature and the broader School of Humanities and Social Science, joining cohorts specializing in areas such as modern and contemporary poetry, prose, drama, gender studies, sexuality, and Elizabethan theater. Recent doctoral projects have explored creative practice, queer performance, modern technological representations, global Bohemian culture, 17th-century British lesbian perspectives, independent Black publishing, and British travel literature about Montenegro.
As an English Literature PhD candidate, you'll receive personalized supervision throughout your research journey, from thesis development to completion, with additional support for professional growth including conference presentations, academic publishing, and career preparation.
Funding options for doctoral studies at Brighton include the Doctoral College Award and AHRC-supported Techne studentships. The Techne program provides either tuition coverage or combined tuition and living stipends, with applications typically due in January.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
The entry requirements for the PhD are -
a recognised Masters degree with a significant research component for example MPhil from another university or similar qualification which is regarded by the University of Brighton as being equivalent and relevant.
or substantial appropriate research or professional experience at postgraduate level which resulted in published work written reports or other appropriate evidence of accomplishment An application made by someone with this experience will be considered on its merits and will normally require independent academic references.
or unless a school exercises their right to specify more stringent entry requirements, we may consider a first or upper second honours degree or other qualification which is regarded by the University of Brighton as being equivalent and relevant.
IELTS - 7.0 overall, 7.0 for writing, no component below 6.5
a recognised Masters degree with a significant research component for example MPhil from another university or similar qualification which is regarded by the University of Brighton as being equivalent and relevant.
or substantial appropriate research or professional experience at postgraduate level which resulted in published work written reports or other appropriate evidence of accomplishment An application made by someone with this experience will be considered on its merits and will normally require independent academic references.
or unless a school exercises their right to specify more stringent entry requirements, we may consider a first or upper second honours degree or other qualification which is regarded by the University of Brighton as being equivalent and relevant.
IELTS - 7.0 overall, 7.0 for writing, no component below 6.5
Tuition
GBP
13,900