Overview

Within the English Literature MPhil, PhD programme from Newcastle University you can see the range of research topics our current students are working on.

We encourage the use of the archival opportunities offered by our various partner institutions, including the Seven Stories Centre for the Children's Book, the Wordsworth Trust (Dove Cottage), and the Keats-Shelley House in Rome.

Key facts:

Our Postgraduate Speaker Series, lunchtime Postgraduate Forum seminars, and annual postgraduate conference organised by our postgraduate students all offer you opportunities to network with fellow students and staff and become part of our School research community. You can also take part in a range of university and regional research groups and centres.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Medieval literature
Renaissance and early modern literature
Eighteenth century and Romantic period literature and culture
Victorian literature
Fin-de-siècle and modernism
Postcolonial literatures
American literature and culture
Children’s literature
Theatre studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-15 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00

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More details

There is no application closing date for this course. We suggest international students apply at least two months before the course starts.

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Language Studies Literature View 92 other PhDs in Literature in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

7

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in English. PhD applicants also require a master's degree.
To obtain additional information about the program, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

22800 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22800 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 Newcastle upon Tyne

560 - 991 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for English Literature.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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