PhD English

The School of English and Journalism offers advanced research opportunities within the subjects of English and Creative Writing. As a research student, you can benefit from a dedicated doctoral training programme which gives you the opportunity to develop the practical and critical skills necessary for investigation and study at postgraduate level. Support and direction will be available from your supervisory team and you can benefit from the School’s research expertise in areas including contemporary literature, 18-19th century literature, early modern literature, women’s writing, Gothic literature, utopianism and American fiction. Regular research seminars, symposia and conferences provide a lively research environment in which students are encouraged to participate.

An interdisciplinary research culture facilitates collaboration with colleagues across topics and strong links exist with the Schools of Film and Media, History and Heritage, and Fine and Performing Arts. Study at PhD level takes the form of supervised individual research. You work on one topic of your choice for the duration of the study period. On a regular basis, you are expected to produce appropriate written work, submit it to your supervisors, then meet with your supervisors to receive feedback on your submission and agree the next stage of work. Career and Personal Development: A doctoral qualification may be regarded as the capstone of academic achievement and may mark the beginning of a career in academia or research.