PhD English Literature
University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield
Course overview
A University of Hertfordshire research degree is an internationally recognised degree signifying high levels of achievement in research. It develops extensive subject expertise and independent research skills which are honed over an extended period, depending on the level of the award. You undertake an original research project for the duration of the degree, under the supervision and guidance of two or more academic members of staff.
You are also supported by attendance at the University's Generic Training courses. During the course of the degree, you are given opportunities to present your work at major conferences. The degree is assessed on the final research output, in the form of a written thesis of up to 80,000 words, which is defended in a viva with an external examiner.
Before maki
Key highlights
- Original research project supervised by two or more academic staff
- Generic research training courses support your development
- Opportunities to present your work at major conferences
- Assessed by thesis of up to 80,000 words
- Thesis defended in a viva with an external examiner
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — to include relevant discipline; or above
Scholarships
Brian May MSc scholarship in Astrophysics by Research
£2,000 for one year
Up to £2,000Helen Burchell Scholarship
A scholarship of £750 is available each year to a student on the doctoral or master's programmes in the School of Education
Up to £750The University of Hertfordshire Graduate Scholarship - 20% Fee Discount for Herts Alumni
This scholarship is to the value of a 20% tuition fee reduction.
Up to 20% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- University lecturer in English literature
- Postdoctoral researcher
- Publishing editor
- Literary critic
- Archivist
- Secondary school English teacher
Admission
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