Overview

The English Studies MPhil/PhD programme from The University of Exeter key facts:

You can expect:

High-quality research supervision to develop and nurture your potential
A tailored supervision approach to help best suit your requirements
Access to a mentor who will take on a pastoral role and mediate on any problems that arise during the period of study
Accessible supervisors who are enthusiastic about working directly with postgraduate research students
Regular timetabled meetings with your supervisor
'Open door' policy to all postgraduate students - instant access to world-leading researchers who will share their expertise and ideas with you
Regular meetings with your supervisory team, other members of your research group, and mentors

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Centre for Victorian Studies (CVS)

18th Century Narrative Consortium

Exeter Centre for Literatures of Identity, Place and Sustainability (ECLIPSE)

Centre for Literature and Archives

Centre for Intermedia and Creative Technology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00

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More details

There are no specific deadlines for applications, though the majority of students start in September.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

7

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Exeter, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Language Studies British Studies View 147 other PhDs in Language Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students applying to enter directly into the MPhil/PhD programme would normally be expected to have a Masters degree with Merit or equivalent as a minimum, in English or a related subject, or other relevant qualifications such as a doctorate in another subject.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

23500 GBP / year

≈ 23500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

4950 GBP / year

≈ 4950 GBP / year

Living costs

Exeter

United Kingdom

649 - 1087 GBP / month

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