Overview
We actively foster the creation of a lively graduate intellectual community and our students' professional development. A large number of our recent PhD graduates have successfully obtained permanent academic posts in leading universities in Britain, the United States and other countries.
Highlights
- With more than 100 students undertaking research for PhDs in English and Humanities, Birkbeck has a large and thriving postgraduate community - the largest body of graduate students in English studies in the University of London.
- Supervision is available in literature from Old Icelandic to contemporary writing, and we are also well regarded for our work on interdisciplinary research topics in cultural history and theory.
- Birkbeck, University of London places great emphasis on ensuring that graduate supervision is thorough, professionally conducted and leads to the successful completion of a thesis.
Programme Structure
We welcome applications for research in all areas of English, cultural studies and related areas, including:
- Old English
- Old Norse
- medieval literature and culture
- the Renaissance and early modern periods
- the Enlightenment
- Romantic and Victorian studies
- the modern and contemporary periods
- literary and cultural theory
- gender studies
- theatre studies
- poetics and creative writing (including practice-based research)
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
- Part-time
- 84 months
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Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Language Studies Liberal Arts Literature View 82 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
Other requirements
General requirements
- 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-residents15570 GBP / year≈ 15570 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents5006 GBP / year≈ 5006 GBP / year
Living costs
London
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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