Overview

The English programme is offered at Manchester Metropolitan University.

Tailor your development training

Enjoy our comprehensive personal and professional development programme for research students.

Participate in public engagement programmes

We host innovative public events such as lectures, seminars, and film screenings.

Benefit from our intellectual community

Postgraduate and early career researchers thrive in Manchester, a UNESCO City of Literature.

Programme Structure

Research topics include:

The Long-Nineteenth Century Network: Looking back at nineteenth-century literature, culture and art to help us understand our present and future in Manchester and beyond.

Popular Screen Cultures Network: A vibrant research community dedicated to screen-based disciplines including film studies, media studies and screenwriting.

Poetry An area of international excellence that focuses on modern and contemporary poetry.

Manchester Centre for Gothic Studies: Studying the history and cultural significance of the Gothic aesthetic, from its eighteenth-century British origins through to its contemporary global manifestations.

Centre for Migration and Postcolonial Studies: Exploring the impact of postcolonialism and migration on the literary and cultural landscape — now and in the future.

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-04-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-25 00:00:00
Starting 2027-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-20 00:00:00
Starting 2028-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-19 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

British Studies View 15 other PhDs in British Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

To apply, you’ll need a first or 2.1 honours degree, or an equivalent qualification.

International students must have strong English language skills.

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

20000 GBP / year

≈ 20000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5238 GBP / year

≈ 5238 GBP / year

Additional Details

International

Part-time fee per year - £10,000

Living costs

Manchester

United Kingdom

645 - 1197 GBP / month

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