Leicester,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD/MPhil English - 20th Century and Contemporary Studies in Leicester United Kingdom | University of Leicester
University of Leicester
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Leicester United Kingdom
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
16,200
(c. USD21,645.95)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
At Leicester, we inspire students to discover the joys of literary study within a vibrant community of dedicated faculty and eager learners. Our university boasts numerous English-focused societies and groups, offering a diverse schedule of social and extracurricular activities. Each year, we organize numerous public lectures, seminars, and conferences. Doctoral candidates undertake independent research projects with support from their supervisory teams. The maximum enrollment period before thesis submission is 4 years for full-time students and 7 years for part-time students. The active research phase (including experiments, lab work, fieldwork, and data gathering) typically spans 3 to 3.5 years full-time or 6 to 6.5 years part-time. After completing active research, students may apply for a writing-up period of up to one year. The combined duration of active research and writing-up must not surpass the maximum enrollment period. Theses should generally not exceed 80,000 words and must present original contributions to knowledge with publishable-quality work. Finally, candidates must successfully defend their thesis in a viva voce (oral) examination to earn their degree.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
You must hold a UK undergraduate (Bachelor's) degree with at least First-Class or Upper Second-Class honours or an equivalent qualification from a recognised overseas institution.
We would also normally expect applicants to hold a Master's degree.
Make sure we offer PhD supervision in the area in which you want to work.
Download and save the Research Proposal Form and prepare your proposal. Complete all sections and make sure it tells us what you want to research, how you intend to do it, and why it is worth doing.
Prepare your supporting documents - with your application you need to include proof that you meet the academic entry requirements and the English language entry requirements:
Include all relevant certificates/diplomas and transcripts
International applicants must provide official copies of their entire course transcripts including explanations of the mark schemes used
Supporting documents not in English must be provided with a certified English translation
CV
Enter contact details for two academic (not personal) referees who can comment on your suitability for the research degree programme or upload letters of reference if already available
Personal Statement
Submit your online application using the Apply button at the bottom of this page. Upload your supporting documents and your completed Research Proposal Form.
For all campus based research use the full-time or part-time application buttons.
IELTS 7.0 or equivalent.
TOEFL iBT - 100
Tuition
GBP
16,200