PhD English
University of PlymouthPlymouth, United Kingdom
Course overview
Take the opportunity to pursue an individual research project of your choosing full-time or part-time, with expert guidance and personal supervision from a member of our English team. Our academics have an established tradition of internationally recognised research excellence. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework, English and Creative Writing at Plymouth was first in the South West for its 4/3* star research outputs and impact signifying 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent' work.
Key highlights
- Pursue an individual research project on a topic of your choosing
- Personal supervision and expert guidance from a member of the English team
- Academics with an established tradition of internationally recognised research
- REF 2021: first in South West for 4*/3* outputs and impact
Entry requirements
- Other English test — Other UK or overseas qualifications may also be accepted – with academic reference For more general guidelines and application requirements, please visit the research degrees applicants page.
Scholarships
International Postgraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship
£4,000 off tuition fees in year one
Up to £4,000
Careers this course leads to
- University Lecturer
- Postdoctoral Researcher
- Editor
- Writer
- Archivist
- Secondary School English Teacher
Cost of study
UK/Home: Please visit tuition fees for postgraduate research for information about fees. This course is in Band 2 for fees purposes. | International: Please visit tuition fees for postgraduate research for information about fees. This course is in Band 2 for fees purposes.
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Plymouth, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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