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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

English

Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth, Wales
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3 yearsDuration
N/ATuition Fee
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Aberystwyth University, the PhD English provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in languages and area studies. Based in Aberystwyth, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. The Department of English and Creative Writing at Aberystwyth University provides an excellent environment for postgraduate study, research, and creative work. Our department brings together award winning critics working on literatures from the global to the local with award-winning authors; our research centres provide a dynamic home and foundation for our PhD students’ academic and career development. The main University library is well stocked with standard texts and critical works on a very wide range of topics. A minimum ielts score of 7.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £20,000 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Literary Theory and Criticism
Research Methods in English Studies
Specialised Topics in Global Literatures
Critical Textual Analysis and Interpretation
Contemporary Literary and Cultural Studies
Doctoral Seminar and Professional Development
Independent Research Project
Thesis Preparation and Academic Writing
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic7.57777

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

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Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Aberystwyth University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£21,000£24,000£28,000
3 years£15,500£20,000£24,500
5 years£19,500£24,500£30,000
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH19). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

50%Working
20%Studying
15%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
50%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth University offers English as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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