Overview
About the programme
In conducting English Studies research at the University of Stirling, we are guided by our policy on impact: to preserve and make public global literary and cultural heritage; to develop new vocabularies to enhance understanding of cultural values and practices; to inspire and educate readers and audiences outside academia.
Recent collaborations with external partners include the British Library, Aye Write!, the Edinburgh Festival of Spirituality and Peace, the Scottish Poetry Library, the National Trust for Scotland, NHS Scotland, and many others.
Programme Structure
Research areas within the Literature and Languages cluster:
Transnational Narratives, Literatures and Cultures:
- interdisciplinary, intercultural, multilingual and cross-genre approaches within and across Anglophone, Francophone, and Hispanic literary, film and cultural studies including Gothic and Critical Religion
- book history and material cultures, textual editing, and the study and practice of contemporary writing and publishing
- aiming to to illuminate and ameliorate social problems and conditions ranging from public health and food culture, to civil and minority rights and the historical legacy of colonial discourses
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- You can begin a PhD on the 1st of any month. We accept completed applications up to just before the start of semester, but we advise early application.
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Language Studies Creative Writing Literature View 105 other PhDs in Literature in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
General entry requirements for our research degree programmes are:
- An upper second class honours Bachelors degree or higher qualification. For some studentships and programmes of study a suitable masters degree may be specified.
- If your first language is not English you’re required to show English language competency equivalent to the minimum level of IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in all bands).
Tuition Fee
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International
17300 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17300 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 Stirling
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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Available Scholarships
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