Overview

The Institute of English Studies (IES) at University of London provides a unique scholarly community in which to pursue doctoral research. We offer research supervision in a number of literature-related subject areas, ranging from book history to contemporary writing.

With guidance from our expert supervisors, you'll carry out extensive independent research culminating in a thesis of up to 100,000 words.

Features

This degree presents the opportunity to gain expertise in your area of interest while also honing a range of transferable skills.

On completing this course, you'll be well prepared for specialist career paths both within academia and beyond.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Bibliography

Book illustration

History of the book from the medieval period to the present

History of collecting

History of printing

History of publishing from 1800 to the present

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Literature View 83 other PhDs in Literature in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Before submitting an application you are advised to contact a member of the academic staff who has interests in your proposed field of study to discuss your proposal.

Before agreeing to accept you, the School will require you to submit a research proposal, so it is worthwhile having this drafted ahead of a formal application.

Candidates will normally receive an initial response to their application within 28 working days. Those who have been formally interviewed will normally be informed within one week as to whether they are to be offered a place.

a IELTS score of 7.0 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

17430 GBP / year

≈ 17430 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

6506 GBP / year

≈ 6506 GBP / year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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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