Portsmouth,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD/MPhil English Literature in Portsmouth United Kingdom | University of Portsmouth
University of Portsmouth
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Portsmouth United Kingdom
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
17,200
(c. USD23,016.18)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
For those seeking to advance their literary expertise through postgraduate research in English Literature, Portsmouth offers an ideal environment. The Centre for Studies in Literature boasts renowned scholars specializing in early modern texts, with particular focus on Victorian works and culture, as well as contemporary British and American literature from the 20th and 21st centuries. Our English Language and Literature research achieved 100% outstanding or highly significant impact in the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021). In today's globalized society where constant change is the norm, we examine how diverse literary works provide fresh perspectives on pressing concerns like injustice, conflict, and societal decay. Our research investigates literature's power to influence cultural perceptions, amplify marginalized voices, and alternatively serve as a tool for oppression or liberation.
MPhil pathway offered.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The entry requirements for a PhD, MPhil or Professional Doctorate include an upper second class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject, or a master's degree in an appropriate subject. Equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications may be considered. All applicants are subject to interview.
If English is not your first language, you'll need English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.
IELTS - overall band 6.5 with no component below 6.0
TOEFL-IBT - overall score of 91 with a minimum of (20 in Reading, 19 in Listening, 21 in Speaking, 20 in Writing)
If English is not your first language, you'll need English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.
IELTS - overall band 6.5 with no component below 6.0
TOEFL-IBT - overall score of 91 with a minimum of (20 in Reading, 19 in Listening, 21 in Speaking, 20 in Writing)
Tuition
GBP
17,200