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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

English

Queen Mary University of London
Tower Hamlets, England
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3 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Home)
£9,790Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Queen Mary University of London, the PhD English provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in languages and area studies. this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. The Department of English supervises research degrees in a broad range of areas, from classical literature to contemporary writing and theory. All doctoral candidates within the Department benefit from a system of double-supervision, meaning that you will be offered the advice and input of a primary and a secondary supervisor. We are also able to arrange joint-supervision of dissertations (effectively providing two primary supervisors), both within the Department of English and in collaboration with staff from other departments at Queen Mary. A minimum ielts score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £25,500 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Research Methods in Literary Studies
Advanced Textual Analysis and Interpretation
Doctoral Seminar in Contemporary Theory
Specialised Research in English Literature
Thesis Development and Supervision
Critical Bibliography and Research Skills
Advanced Studies in Literary Criticism
Independent Research Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76666
PTE Academic76————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

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Home Student Fee

£9,790

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Scholarships available for eligible students

Home fees shown are for 2026-27 academic year as a guideline. Overseas fees for 2027 entry to appear shortly

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

45%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
15%Seeking Work
60%Professional Jobs
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