PhD with the Institute of English Studies

University of London Worldwide

Undertake doctoral research under expert supervision in a number of literature-related subject areas, ranging from book history to contemporary writing. Prepare for specialist career paths both within academia and beyond. Gain access to a number of collections held at the Institute of English Studies and integrated within the Senate House Library. Browse academic papers via SAS-Space, an online library for humanities research outputs, which provides a permanent archive for scholars and researchers. Get access to a wide range of research training opportunities, run both through the School of Advanced Studies, and the Bloomsbury Postgraduate Skills Network. Attend training events hosted by UCL, King's College London and Birkbeck amongst others. As part of the School of Advanced Study (SAS), University of London, you will benefit from a collaborative, interdisciplinary research environment. Expand your knowledge through an extensive calendar of events, conferences, and seminars and become part of a worldwide network of humanities scholars. Enjoy flexibility in terms of where and how you study. Supervision is available on campus or online, so you can research from home in your own time and as the PhD can be completed part-time in up to six years, there's no need to put your life on hold.