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MPhil/PhD English
We offer a rich and warm postgraduate culture in English and creative writing at the University of Plymouth, based in fellowship and scholarly interaction with the other departments...Read more
Research overview
Research areas
Centre for Victorian Studies (CVS)
The CVS covers all areas of Victorian Britain and the Empire: culture (high Victorian and fin de siecle literature, gender, and sexuality);...Read more
The programme prepares students for a career in higher education, as well as in publishing, arts administration, media research, and a range of related careers. The MPhil is awarded for a dissertation...Read more
The Department of English, Theatre and Creative Writing offers committed, enthusiastic and dynamic research-based teaching, with a constantly evolving curriculum sensitive to developments in contemporary culture. ...Read more
Overview
Our research engages with English Language and Linguistics, focusing on written and spoken English language from medieval times to the present day.
Glasgow has a long-established, international...Read more
Research opportunities
We offer MRes, MPhil and PhD degrees in English.
You can study an MPhil or an MRes over the course of one year or a PhD over three years.
You can study whichever option youd...Read more
About the course
Research students are welcomed to Brunel as valued members of our thriving, research-intensive community. A research degree provides the opportunity to investigate a topic in depth,...Read more
The programme has built on its strengths in English Language, particularly in the historical study of the language, and has been successful in obtaining several major grants to fund research projects in the area. ...Read more
This course will explore your own interests in English language and linguistics, supported by the expertise of our staff. You’ll be allocated two supervisors, with additional staff members available if necessary. ...Read more
This course will allow you to explore your own interests in English literature, supported by the expertise of our staff. You’ll be allocated two supervisors, with additional staff members available if necessary. ...Read more
In this course 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. ...Read more
Overview
The Department of English has an outstanding international reputation. Students benefit from strong research-led teaching covering a wide range of literary and linguistic and applied linguistic...Read more
The MPhil is a two year programme designed for students wishing to attain a thorough grounding in medieval English language and literature and related subjects at an advanced level, either as a preparation...Read more
Overview
During your MPhil, we will train you in rigorous research methodologies that are transferable to many different careers. Our Postgraduate Research Development programme allows you to learn alongside...Read more
Course Overview
A MPhil is undertaken for a variety of reasons: as preliminary training for an academic career; as an advanced degree that may contribute to a future career in other sectors; or simply...Read more
Our diversity of research interests means we are well-positioned to supervise research in any field of literature from the Middle Ages to the present day, including literatures in languages other than English. ...Read more
This course offers the opportunity for postgraduate students to make an original contribution to knowledge in their chosen field of study and to become part of a thriving, internationally-renowned research community. ...Read more
OverviewThe department has specialists in every period of English and American literature, as well as English language, with an outstanding record of world-leading research (REF 2014). ...Read more
Overview:
King’s is one of the oldest English departments in the country and is home to a lively and supportive group of academics and students engaged in the exploration of literary cultures from the...Read more
From Medieval and Renaissance writing to the 18th century to the present, from the novel to poetry to modernism, postmodernism and the contemporary scene – were strongly committed to the interdisciplinary...Read more