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PhD

University of Southampton

English PhD

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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Full time | Avenue Campus | 2 years | SEP

Study mode

Full time

Duration

2 years

Start date

SEP

Key information
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Qualification type

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

Subject areas

Literature Creative Writing

Course Summary

We pride ourselves on the quality of our research. The latest national research evaluation, the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021, ranked our research in joint 8th position, placing us in the top 10% for research in the country. You'll have a supervisory team tailored to your research project's specific needs, staffed with researchers who are at the forefront of developments in their fields. These experts will regularly review your work and give detailed feedback to guide you. You can make use of a rich range of opportunities, such as seminar series and regular formal training events. These will provide you with the wisdom and capabilities to complete your project, enhance your CV, and prepare you for your chosen career. You'll also have access to a wide range of centres and facilities, including Chawton House library If you wish to conduct research without travelling to Southampton regularly, you can apply for the programme via distance learning. A PhD in English or Creative Writing has helped our graduates to establish careers in academic research, publishing, policy work, teaching, project design/management, and a wide variety of roles as writers and researchers in diverse media organisations.

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£19,620

Entry requirements

You'll need to have a 2:1 honours undergraduate degree and a master's at merit level, or equivalent qualification, in English literature or creative writing. If you do not have a master's degree, we will consider your application if you can demonstrate: outstanding undergraduate performance including evidence of your preparedness for research (e.g. first class honours in a relevant subject with 75% or more in the dissertation), have a very strong research proposal, have other appropriate qualifications.

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The University of Southampton boasts a rich legacy of excellence in education, combining over a century of heritage and tradition with innovative modern teaching that prioritises the success of its students. Southampton is a founding member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-focused UK universities, and is ranked 17th overall in the UK according to the Complete University Guide 2026. With eight campuses situated in Southampton and...more

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