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Tuition fee
17900 GBP / year
5238 GBP / year
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Tuition fee
17900 GBP / year
5238 GBP / year
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Duration
36 months
Duration
36 months
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Campus location
Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Campus location
Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

Join the English Literature course at University of Portsmouth and undertake independent, original research in English Literature, supported by academics working at the leading edge of the field.

Overview

Work with researchers at the Centre for Studies in Literature with expertise in early modern writing, Victorian literature and culture, and twentieth- and twenty-first-century British and American literature alongside the English Literature course at University of Portsmouth.

Why choose this course?

A connected research community

  • You'll join a community of researchers across disciplines, with seminars and opportunities to collaborate; it’s a place where you can think deeply, get honest feedback and build networks that last beyond your doctorate.

Specialist research facilities

  • Access our Bloomberg Suite with datasets from Bloomberg, Datastream and S&P Global, alongside statistical software including Stata, Matlab, EViews and SPSS Statistics.

Expert support, every step

  • You'll work closely with your supervisory team and have access to our Doctoral College training that will help you plan your project, sharpen your methods and build your researcher confidence.

Programme Structure

Research areas include:       

  • Body politics
Through the study of literature, culture, sociology and politics, we're exploring how bodies shape political identity, how the body is presented through performance, and how cultural representations of bodies have changed over time.
  • Modern literature
We're studying literature written in or translated into English, from across the globe and within different genres, from the Renaissance to the present.
  • Time, space and environment
We're exploring representations of time, space and environment in English Literature and culture – from the eighteenth century to the present day.

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

More details
The university accepts applications all year round, but it suggests applying 2–3 months before your chosen start date.

Language

English
Duolingo English Test
120
TOEFL® IBT
OR
91
PTE Academic
65
IELTS
6.5

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Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

  • Portsmouth, United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
Upper Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test
120
TOEFL® IBT
OR
91
PTE Academic
65
IELTS
6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • The entry requirements for a PhD, MPhil or Professional Doctorate include an upper second class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject, or a master’s degree in an appropriate subject.
  • Equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications may be considered. All applicants are subject to interview.

Tuition Fees

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

    Non-residents
    17900 GBP / year
    ≈ 17900 GBP / year
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    5238 GBP / year
    ≈ 5238 GBP / year

Additional Details

UK

  • Part-time (incl. distance learning): £2,619/year

Int & EU

  • Full-time (incl. distance learning): £17,900/year; 
  • Part-time (incl. distance learning): £8,950/year

Living costs

Portsmouth

United Kingdom
710 - 1099 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

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for English Literature.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Provided by university
Grant
5000 GBP
Deadline
02 Nov 2027
Chancellor's Global Academic Merit Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
6000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Sport Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
2500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Vice Chancellor's Global Development Scholarship

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University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Unite Scholarship – a free place in halls
Need-based

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University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
The Aga Khan Foundation’s International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based

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Aga Khan Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
19000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarships for PhD Students
Merit-based

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Junhua Li
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
28 Feb 2027
Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship
Merit-based

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Boustany Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Scholar
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2027
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based

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Admit Lab
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
22500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids

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UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based

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Leopold Figl Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available

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