Study English Literature PhD at Newcastle University in the UK, School of English Literature, Language and Linguistics

English Literature PhD

UK

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What will I learn?

The research-led English Literature MPhil and PhD enable you to study a specialist area of literature.Join our thriving School with an energetic, creative and well-resourced research culture. Throughout your English Literature MPhil/PhD, you'll benefit from expert supervision.Our specialist areas of literature range in periods from the medieval to the contemporary. We normally offer supervision in the following areas:medieval and early modern literature18th-century and romanticVictorian literaturemodernismpostcolonial and black Atlantic literatureAmerican literaturechildren’s literaturemedical humanitiespoetry criticismscholarly editing and animating texttheatre and performance

Which department am I in?

School of English Literature, Language and Linguistics

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£24,400.00 (US$ 31,511) per year
This is a fixed fee

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

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Newcastle University, Newcastle Campus

Newcastle Campus,

Newcastle upon Tyne,

Tyne and Wear,

NE1 7RU, Northern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£24,400.00 (US$ 31,511) 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

Newcastle University, Newcastle Campus

Newcastle Campus,

Newcastle upon Tyne,

Tyne and Wear,

NE1 7RU, Northern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

A 2:1 honours degree or above, or international equivalent, in English Literature or a related field. We also usually expect a masters degree, or international equivalent, at merit or above in English Literature or in a related field.

We especially encourage applications from students who feel they may face specific barriers in accessing higher education or who belong to groups who are under-represented in UK Higher Education. These include, but are not limited to, first-generation students, applicants from minoritised ethnic groups, applicants returning to full-time education after a break, applicants with caring responsibilities, or applicants with disabilities.

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

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Newcastle University offers an internationally respected qualification, developing students’ employability and preparing them for career success.

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