English Research Degrees PhD

English Research Degrees PhD

A PhD in English will help you to develop research skills that support professional practice, research and/or academic careers. You will work closely with a team of specialist academics in your chosen field, and receive excellent support tailored to your individual needs. 
WHAT'S COVERED IN THIS COURSE?

A PhD enables you to follow a programme of self-directed, independent study, supported by experienced supervisors who are themselves experts in their area.  You will also be supported by the wider research community in the Faculty and you will have regular opportunities to attend research seminars, conferences and symposia.


Entry Requirements

To apply for our English PhD research degree you should have, or expect to be awarded, a Masters degree in a relevant English literary or linguistic field from a British or overseas university.

Exceptional applicants without a Master's degree, but holding a first class Bachelors degree in English, may be considered dependent upon the academic coherence and promise of their research proposal, and its consonance with the academic expertise of the School.

Valid Academic IELTS certificate with overall score of 7.0 with no band below 6.5 or equivalent.

Career Prospects

The Doctor of Philosophy or PhD is recognised worldwide and is often an essential requirement for those wishing to follow an academic or research career in industry or commerce.

Our English PhD research degree will help you create opportunities to develop research skills that support professional practice, research and/or academic careers

Course Details

Full-time PhD Research: three years
As a full-time English PhD research student you will undertake much of your research on campus using the facilities at the School of English.
You will be expected to complete your research and submit your work for examination within 36-43 months.
Part-time PhD Research: four years
You would chose part-time English PhD research if you opt to study whilst in employment or if full-time study is impractical.
You will be encouraged to use the campus facilities at the School of English when you can and may often work from home.
You will be expected to complete your research and submit your work for examination within 48-72 months.
Distance Learning PhD Research: four years
Distance learning is possible, under carefully controlled circumstances, if you normally live outside of the UK but wish to conduct English PhD research with the School of English.
You will still be required to have some level of face-to-face engagement with us each academic year, often by conducting research on campus in Birmingham (UK).
Face to face research will be arranged for a period of time during the summer months, or at a mutually agreed time.
You will be expected to complete your research and submit your work for examination within 48-72 months.
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