Overview
Features
This English PhD degree programme is offered at Aberystwyth University. The main University library is well stocked with standard texts and critical works on a very wide range of topics; and the National Library of Wales, adjacent to the campus, is one of the UK’s five copyright libraries, holding one of the most extensive collections of books and manuscripts in Europe.
As a department that values a stimulating research ethos highly, we place great emphasis on the provision of high quality teaching, supervision and facilities for our postgraduate community. As a result, our postgraduate community is dynamic and thriving. It is very pleasing to note that our graduates secure employment in teaching, academia, publishing, and various other professional fields.
Programme Structure
The Department's particular strengths include:- Medieval Literature
- Restoration and C18th Literature
- Romantic Literature
- Victorian Fiction
- C19th and C20th American Literature
- Modernism
- Postmodernism
- Contemporary Poetry and Fiction
- Women's Writing
- Children's Literature
- Welsh Writing in English
- Irish Writing
- Literary Geography
- Gothic Literature and Ghost Stories
- Postcolonial Literature (especially African Literature)
- Ethnic American Literatures
- Literary Theory (especially Ecocriticism, Gender Studies, Queer Theory, Marxism, New Historicism, Psychoanalysis, Poststructuralism, Postcolonialism)
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
- Applicants for research programmes should make their applications as early as possible; most will apply between November and January.
Language
Credits
- Students are expected to complete a minimum of 45 credits of institutionally-provided research training within the first two years.
Delivered
Disciplines
Language Studies Literature View 176 other PhDs in Language Studies in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Entry Requirements: 2:1 Bachelors (Honours) degree in a relevant subject area and Merit performance at Masters level (either complete or in process). Consideration will be given to applicants who can demonstrate a significant body of relevant professional experience in lieu of academic qualifications.
- English Language Requirements: IELTS 7.5 with minimum 7.5 in each component
- Other Requirements: Submission of a satisfactory portfolio of existing critical writing.
- Please note that the above requirements are a minimum for entry, and successful applicants are likely to be able to demonstrate consistent academic performance at the higher levels (i.e. at least high 2.1 / high Merit). Marks transcripts must be provided at the point of application.
Tuition Fee
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International
16185 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16185 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
4712 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4712 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Aberystwyth
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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