Overview
Career opportunities
On completion many English postgraduates go (or return) to jobs as teachers or librarians, continue their research, or go to academic jobs. The English and American Studies program is offered by The University of Manchester.
Career paths are extremely varied, however, as other English postgraduates go on or return to careers in law, publishing, retailing, and a range of other fields.
Programme Structure
Coursework and assessment
- PhD students have regular one-to-one meetings with a specialist supervisor and twice yearly meetings with a research panel.
Programme unit details
- Specific areas of international research excellence include Old and Middle English, Renaissance Literature, Romanticism, Victorian Literature and Culture, Contemporary Literature, Modern Irish and Scottish Studies, American Studies, Post-colonial and world-literatures and Cultural Theory.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies American Studies View 5 other PhDs in American Studies in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Academic entry qualification overview
- Successful completion of a Masters course with an overall classification of Merit or higher, or its overseas equivalent, with an element of research training, is a prerequisite for entry to a PhD.
- English language
Tuition Fee
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International
19500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 19500 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Manchester
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.