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128 PhD programmes in Literature in Europe
Cardiff University4,6(168)
Cardiff, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide English Literature
The PhD programme in English Literature degree delivered at Cardiff University offers the opportunity for postgraduate students to make an original contribution to knowledge in their chosen field of study and to become part of a thriving, internationally-renowned research community.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$36,024/yr
Lancaster University4,2(70)
Lancaster, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide English Literature and Creative Writing
This English Literature and Creative Writing course from Lancaster University was developed to meet the needs of students exploring the interface between critical and creative modes of research and writing.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
3 yearsTuition not available
University of Birmingham4,2(51)
Birmingham, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide Comparative Literature
Are you an ambitious researcher looking to combine comparative studies and critical theories? Conduct your own research exploring world cultures and literatures through an interdisciplinary, critical lens with the Comparative Literature and Critical Theories at the University of Birmingham.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$31,558/yr
University of Reading4,2(31)
Reading, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide Comparative and Intercultural Studies
This PhD Comparative and Intercultural Studies programme at University of Reading accommodates researchers with a background in literary studies, cultural studies, history, or linguistics, with knowledge of cultures and languages in addition to English, and with an interest in comparative and intercultural studies.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$29,345/yr
Bangor University4,4(86)
Bangor, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide English Literature
The English Literature course at Bangor University provides you with the opportunity to work over an extended period on a collection of short stories, a novel or a collection of poems under the individual supervision of a writer actively publishing in your field.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$24,960/yr
University of Surrey4,4(70)
Guildford, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide Literary and Cultural Studies
Here at the University of Surrey while studying the Literary and Cultural Studies, you’ll join a cosmopolitan, multilingual and multicultural community of students and scholars.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$29,413/yr
Newcastle University4,2(84)
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide English Literature
This English Literature MPhil, PhD programme from Newcastle University enables you to study one of our specialist areas of literature which ranges in period from the medieval to the contemporary. You will benefit from expert supervision and join our thriving School with an energetic, creative and well-resourced research culture.
Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$32,921/yr
Queen Mary University of London4,1(124)
London, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide English
The Department of English supervises research degrees in a broad range of areas, from classical literature to contemporary writing and theory. The English programme of the Queen Mary University of London has particular expertise in enabling students to locate their chosen topic of literary research within an interdisciplinary framework.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$31,099/yr
Eötvös Loránd University4,2(198)
Budapest, Hungary Top 3% in Worldwide Literary Studies
The goal of this Literary Studies programme offered by Eötvös Loránd University is to prepare students for obtaining their PhD degree through acquisition of latest research methodologies, participation in conferences and teaching expertise in higher education.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$5,998/yr
University of Reading4,2(31)
Reading, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide English Literature
They offer supervision on a very wide range of research English Literature topics at the University of Reading, often working in co-operation with staff from other disciplines.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$29,345/yr
University of York4,2(106)
York, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide Philosophy (Distance Learning)
Within the Philosophy (Distance Learning) PhD programme from University of York students follow an approved programme of research supervised by a member of academic staff and informed by a Thesis Advisory Panel.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$34,202/yr
Lancaster University4,2(70)
Lancaster, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide English Literature
Throughout this English Literature course from Lancaster University you will develop your own scholarly, theoretical, critical, or even critical-creative, voice through one-to-one support from widely published scholars and critics.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
University of Surrey4,4(70)
Guildford, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide English Literature
On this English Literature programme at the University of Surrey you will perform innovative and world-leading research across literature, writing and linguistics.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
4 years$28,333/yr
University of Reading4,2(31)
Reading, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide Intercultural and Comparative Studies
This PhD Intercultural and Comparative Studies programme at University of Reading accommodates researchers with a background in literary studies, culture studies or linguistics, with knowledge of cultures and languages in addition to English, and with an interest in comparative and intercultural studies.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$29,345/yr
University of Birmingham4,2(51)
Birmingham, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide Shakespeare Studies
With the a Shakespeare Studies programme from University of Birmingham you'll join a community of scholars in Shakespeare’s hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon and access the most comprehensive Shakespeare studies collection in the UK.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
3 years$31,558/yr
University of Pécs4,1(213)
Pécs, Hungary Top 6% in Worldwide British, Irish, and American Literatures in English PhD
The PhD program in British, Irish, and American Literatures at the University of Pécs provides advanced training in literary history, theory, and cultural studies. Completed over four years (eight semesters), it combines coursework, individual research, and academic activities. Students must pass a comprehensive exam and complete and publicly defend a doctoral dissertation.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsTuition not available
Queen Mary University of London4,1(124)
London, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide Comparative Literature
The Department of Comparative Literature at Queen Mary University of London ranks among the leading centres for research and study in Comparative Literature in London.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$31,099/yr
University of York4,2(106)
York, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide Women's Studies
The Women's Studies PhD programme from University of York provides an interdisciplinary environment for research and supervision in a wide range of Women's Studies issues to both full- and part-time students.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$34,202/yr
University of Brighton4,2(58)
Brighton, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide English Literature
The University of Brighton offers an active, supportive and stimulating environment for English Literature PhD study in a range of literary fields.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$22,910/yr
University of West London4,5(72)
London, United Kingdom English Literature
This English Literature course from the University of West London offers a PhD by individual research within the areas of expertise of the School’s teaching staff.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$21,587/yr