Overview
With expert guidance from two co-supervisors, you'll carry out an extensive independent research project on a topic of your choice and produce a thesis of up to 100,000 words.
Features
- This English degree at University of Leeds presents the opportunity to gain expertise in your area of interest while also honing a range of transferable skills.
- On graduating, you'll be very well prepared for specialist career paths both within academia and beyond.
Programme Structure
Areas of supervision
- Our research community is diverse and innovative, with expertise in a wide range of specialisms. Explore our research and view our staff members to find out how we can cater for your interests.
- We encourage interdisciplinary research, and work closely with other subject areas across the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures.
- We can also arrange joint supervision by researchers in two different subject areas, to ensure you receive all the guidance you need.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
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Disciplines
Language Studies View 176 other PhDs in Language Studies in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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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Other requirements
General requirements
- Your research proposal
- Details of staff members you'd like to be your supervisor(s)
- A sample of your own recently written work on a relevant topic
- Two academic references
- Copies of your degree certificates (transcripts if you're still studying)
- Copies of an English language qualification certificate if English isn't your first language
Tuition Fee
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International
23000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 23000 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
4786 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Leeds
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
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