English

Course Overview

Offered by University of Oxford, the DPhil English provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in languages and area studies. Based in Oxford, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. The information provided on this page was correct at the time of publication (November 2025). For complete and up-to-date information about this course, please visit the relevant University of Oxford course page via www.graduate.ox.ac.uk/ucas. The DPhil in English is a research-based course focused on original research in English language, literature, and related fields, culminating in an 80,000–100,000 word thesis developed under expert supervision. The DPhil is intended to develop the skills and understanding necessary to undertake and present original research at a high level, and ... A minimum ielts score of 7.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 97% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £29,000 within three years, a 98% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

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