Study PhD English Literature at University of Reading in the UK, English Literature

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PhD English Literature
University of Reading

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About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

This PhD programme can accommodate any interests which relate to those of the researchers in the Department of English Literature.In all of the areas of research, a wide range of theoretical and methodological approaches are welcomed, including a focus on archival work in relation to the University's outstanding archives, which include the Samuel Beckett archives, the Children's Literature Special Collection and many publishers' archives.

Which department am I in?

English Literature

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£21,750.00 (US$ 28,089) per year

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

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

Start date

October 2027

Venue

University of Reading, Whiteknights Campus

Whiteknights Campus,

Reading,

Berkshire,

RG6 6AH, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£21,750.00 (US$ 28,089) per year

This is a fixed fee

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

Start date

October 2026

Venue

University of Reading, Whiteknights Campus

Whiteknights Campus,

Reading,

Berkshire,

RG6 6AH, Southern England, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

For international students

To be accepted on our PhD programme, you will need a Master's degree or equivalent, in a subject related to your proposed PhD research topic.

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

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