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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

English

Loughborough University
Loughborough, England
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3 yearsDuration
£5,006Per Year (Intl)
£22,360Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Loughborough University, the PhD English provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in languages and area studies. Based in Loughborough, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. Academic staff in the English Department have research expertise across the fields of literature, film and creative writing, as well as working across disciplinary boundaries in the School of Social Sciences and Humanities. From period-based expertise to cutting-edge editorial projects, we are actively engaged in innovative research that combines traditional approaches with fresh methodologies, making new discoveries and expanding the horizons of literary study in order to make English relevant to today’s most pressing questions. Research in the department takes place across a range of... International tuition fees are £5,006 per year, home/UK fees are £22,360 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,500 within three years, and a 80% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Literary Theory and Criticism
Research Methods in English Studies
Textual Editing and Scholarly Practice
Contemporary Literature and Cultural Analysis
Historical Periodisation and Literary Contexts
Interdisciplinary Approaches to Literature and Culture
Creative Writing Research and Practice
Doctoral Research Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£5,006

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£15,018

Home Student Fee

£22,360

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

25%Working
25%Work & Study
25%Seeking Work
80%Professional Jobs
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