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University of Leicester
English PhD,MPhil - Life Writing
University of Leicester

English PhD,MPhil - Life Writing

UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER

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Full time | Main Campus | 3 years | JAN-26

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Full time

Duration

3 years

Start date

JAN-26

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Qualification type

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

Subject areas

Biography Writing English Language

Course Summary

At Leicester, we encourage you to explore the pleasures of studying literature in a community combining passionate academic staff and enthusiastic students. We are home to many English societies and committees with a varied calendar of extra-curricular and social events. We host a large number of conferences, lectures and seminars each year, many of them open to the public. PhD students complete an independent research project under the guidance of a supervisory team. The maximum period of registration permitted before thesis submission is 4 years full time / 7 years part time. Active research (including all experimental work, laboratory work, field work, and data collection) will typically take 3 to 3.5 years full time / 6 to 6.5 years part time. On completion of active research students may request approval to register for a writing-up period of up to 12 months. The period of active research and writing-up together must not exceed the maximum registration period. The thesis should not normally exceed 80,000 words and must make an original contribution to knowledge and contain work of publishable quality. The thesis must then be defended in a viva voce (oral) examination before a degree can be awarded.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£5,006

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£17,550

Entry requirements

You must hold a UK undergraduate (Bachelors) degree with at least first class or upper second class honours or an equivalent qualification from a recognised overseas institution.

University information

University of Leicester-Overview
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The University of Leicester, established in 1921, is celebrated for its pioneering research and inspiring teaching. Known for transformative discoveries like genetic fingerprinting and the identification of King Richard III, Leicester has earned a reputation for innovation and impact. Research excellence is at the heart of Leicester’s achievements, placing it among the UK’s top 30 universities for research quality, according to the...more

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