Overview
Our friendly English research community at University of Nottingham will encourage you to develop your skills and expand your thinking. You will also develop key transferable and research specific skills.
Features
- We offer a diverse range of expertise, spanning from the Old English period to contemporary writing. Recent student research has included 'Language and LGBT identity', 'Danelaw Boundaries: the place-name evidence in context', and 'The influence of William Blake on the mysticism of Irish modernist writers'.
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Curriculum:
- A PhD in English is mainly made up of independent study, with supervision meetings spread throughout the year.
- There are no taught credits attached to a PhD, although it is compulsory for full-time students to attend the Arts Faculty Researcher Skills training programme.
- Some PhD students also choose to audit masters modules taught by their supervisors where appropriate, though this is not compulsory, nor does it involve any formal assessment.
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Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
- Part-time
- 96 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
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Disciplines
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English requirements
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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
- 2:1 (or international equivalent) and a masters degree at Merit level or above.
- Applicants without a masters degree who can demonstrate equivalent expertise should contact the School of English.
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International
21500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 21500 GBP per year during 48 months. -
National
5100 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5100 GBP per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Nottingham
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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