English Research Degrees - PhD: Fees & Entry Requirements at Birmingham City University, UK

English Research Degrees - PhD

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What will I learn?

Overview A PhD in English will help you to develop research skills that support professional practice, research and/or academic careers. You will work closely with a team of specialist academics in your chosen field, and receive excellent support tailored to your individual needs. What's covered in this course? A PhD enables you to follow a programme of self-directed, independent study, supported by experienced supervisors who are themselves experts in their area. You will also be supported by the wider research community in the Faculty and you will have regular opportunities to attend research seminars, conferences and symposia. We have a vibrant research community here at Birmingham City University, with many talented postgraduate researchers developing and exchanging knowledge across their fields. Conducting a PhD will allow you to develop cutting-edge research in your area of interest, with the support of your research supervisor and fellow research community.

Which department am I in?

School of English

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£15,420.00 (16,80,105) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

February 2027

Venue

City Centre Campus (Millennium Point)

Curzon Street,

Birmingham,

West Midlands,

B4 7XG, Central England, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£15,420.00 (16,80,105) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

City Centre Campus (Millennium Point)

Curzon Street,

Birmingham,

West Midlands,

B4 7XG, Central England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

To apply for our English PhD research degree you should have, or expect to be awarded, a Masters degree in a relevant English literary or linguistic field from a British or overseas university.Exceptional applicants without a Master's degree, but holding a first class Bachelors degree in English, may be considered dependent upon the academic coherence and promise of their research proposal, and its consonance with the academic expertise of the School.We also welcome enquiries from potential PhD researchers without formal academic qualifications but with appropriate levels of professional experience.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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