Overview

The PhD in English Literature at the University of Hertfordshire develops extensive subject expertise and independent research skills which are honed over an extended period, depending on the level of the award.

What’s next for my career?

An internationally recognised research qualification.
Developing advanced subject expertise at postgraduate level.
Develop research skills through practice and extensive research experience.
Employers are looking for high calibre graduates with advanced skills who can demonstrate independence through research.

Programme Structure

As part of your research degree, you will:

undertake a substantial, original research project for the duration of the degree, under the supervision and guidance of two or more academic members of staff.
be provided with guidance from your supervisory team, both in the selection of a research topic and in the conduct of the research.
attend postgraduate seminar series to develop subject specific knowledge and research skills relevant to your field of research.
present your work at major conferences and in refereed research publications.

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2026-02-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

to apply, please email the Doctoral College

Language

English

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79

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Language Studies Literature View 159 other PhDs in Language Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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79

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Other requirements

General requirements

Normally, we require applicants for PhD study to be in possession of a good honours degree (2:1 or above), and a Master's degree, in a relevant discipline.
Before making your formal application, we recommend that you discuss your proposed research with the appropriate member of staff in the School of Creative Arts and the Research Tutor.
Please include an outline research proposal with your application.

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Tuition Fee

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International

16750 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16750 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

5925 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5925 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Hatfield

660 - 1140 GBP /month

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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