Overview

A full-time English Literature PhD from University of Huddersfield is a three-year programme of research that culminates in a thesis that should not normally exceed 80,000 words.

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You are expected to work to an approved programme of study, which will be determined through discussion with your supervisors.
During this time, you will develop your skills through attendance at workshops, conferences, seminars, and/or masterclasses. You will develop your critical thinking to a high level, and gain important professional skills to support your subsequent career

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Lifewriting and literary biography
Environmental literature: Shakespeare to the present.
Women’s writing and the Renaissance
The Victorian period and its afterlife
Representations of Romani history and experience
Literature of canals, waterways and rivers, the ‘Blue Humanities’
Literatures of ageing
Narrating illness
Contemporary women novelists
Modern and contemporary poetry, in particular Sylvia Plath, Ted Hughes, Philip Larkin, Seamus Heaney
Postmodernism and beyond

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Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-03 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-12 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-14 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-10-17 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-04-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-20 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-01-23 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

7

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Huddersfield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Literature British Studies View 14 other PhDs in British Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Master's degree from a UK University or equivalent, normally with a classification of merit or distinction, in a discipline appropriate to the proposed programme, or
a second honours degree (2:2 or above) from a UK university in a discipline appropriate to that of the proposed programme, or
appropriate research or professional experience at postgraduate level, which has resulted in published work, written reports or other appropriate evidence of accomplishment.

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

17600 GBP / year

≈ 17600 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

5050 GBP / year

≈ 5050 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time per year

National: £2,525
International: £8,000

Living costs

Huddersfield

United Kingdom

600 - 1000 GBP / month

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

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