Overview

A PhD in English from Birmingham City Universit 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.

Features

The School of English at BCU is a small, friendly academic environment that offers excellent support to all of our PhD students.

As well as a main supervisor (or Director of Studies), you will have a second supervisor to read and comment on your work.

We have a strong research culture and provide a range of career development opportunities to our graduate students.

Programme Structure

Research interests:

Creative writing

English linguistics

English literature

Drama and theatre studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-02-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

95

Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Language Studies View 161 other PhDs in Language Studies in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

95

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Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General 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.

We also welcome enquiries from potential PhD researchers without formal academic qualifications but with appropriate levels of professional experience.

Tuition Fee

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International

14675 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14675 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

4786 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Birmingham

765 - 1134 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.