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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

English and American Studies

University of Manchester
Manchester, England
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3 yearsDuration
£11,250Per Year (Intl)
£2,619Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in languages and area studies with the PhD English and American Studies at University of Manchester. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. Our English and American Studies PhD programme offers the opportunity to undertake an in-depth piece of research in the area that most interests you. Manchester has a strong tradition in research, and our current profile includes both traditional areas of research and new fields and methods. Research in English and American Studies is conducted across both the chronological span and the theoretical range of the subject. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating.

What You'll Learn

Research Methods in Literary Studies
Theoretical Frameworks in Critical Analysis
Advanced Textual Criticism and Editing
Specialised Topics in English Literature
American Literary and Cultural History
Postcolonial and World Literature Studies
Contemporary Critical Theory and Practice
Doctoral Research Project and Dissertation
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic76

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£11,250

per year

Total Course Cost (36 months)£33,750

Home Student Fee

£2,619

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

55%Working
5%Studying
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
Indicative Data

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About University of Manchester

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