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
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Language
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Language Studies Literature View 176 other PhDs in Language Studies in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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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
13980 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13980 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
4712 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4712 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Birmingham
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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