Overview
This English and Humanities programme offered by Birkbeck, University of London supports original scholarly investigation through the production of a substantial dissertation under specialist supervision. Candidates join a lively graduate intellectual community and participate in research skills and theory seminars while pursuing independently designed projects.
Features
Applications are welcomed across a broad range of subject areas encompassing historical, critical, and practice-based enquiry. Academic expertise spans early and later historical periods, theoretical perspectives, performance-focused scholarship, and creative practice, providing opportunities for advanced study in diverse areas of literary and cultural scholarship.
Programme Structure
Research Areas:
- Old English
- Old Norse
- Medieval literature and culture
- The Renaissance
- Early modern periods
- The Enlightenment
- Romantic studies
- Victorian studies
- Modern periods
- Contemporary periods
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
- Part-time
- 84 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Students who wish to be considered for funding, need to apply by the end of January for entry in October.
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Delivered
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Language Studies Literature View 80 other PhDs in Literature in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS & PTE Test Preparation
Admission to your dream university starts with a high IELTS or PTE score. Earn your target score with E2's guided test preparation.
- Study on your own schedule
- Live classes with current and ex-examiners
- Accurate score assesment, always
- E2 Score Guarantee - Get your score or your money back!
Other requirements
General requirements
The entry requirements for this MPhil/PhD English and Humanities are a good honours degree and preferably an MA in literary, historical or other disciplines of cultural studies.
- Prior to interview you will need to submit a research proposal of 2000 words.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents16285 GBP / year≈ 16285 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents5238 GBP / year≈ 5238 GBP / year
Living costs
London
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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