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English Literature MPhil, PhD

Newcastle University

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Newcastle University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    JAN

  • Duration

    36 months

Course summary

The research-led English Literature MPhil and PhD enable you to study a specialist area of literature.

Overview

Join our thriving School with an energetic, creative and well-resourced research culture. Throughout your English Literature MPhil/PhD, you'll benefit from expert supervision.

Our specialist areas of literature range in periods from the medieval to the contemporary. We normally offer supervision in the following areas:

  • Medieval and Early Modern literature
  • 18th-century and Romantic
  • Victorian literature
  • Modernism
  • Postcolonial and Black Atlantic literature
  • American literature
  • children’s literature
  • medical humanities
  • poetry criticism
  • scholarly editing and animating text
  • theatre and performance

Your development

You'll have plenty of opportunities to network with fellow students and staff and become part of our School research community. These include:

  • our Postgraduate Speaker Series
  • lunchtime Postgraduate Forum seminars
  • an annual postgraduate conference organised by our postgraduate students

You can also take part in a range of university and regional research groups and centres.

Our Careers Service

Our award-winning Careers Service is one of the largest and best in the country, and we have strong links with employers. We provide an extensive range of opportunities to all students through our ncl+ initiative.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 22,800per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Newcastle University

Newcastle University

  • University League Table

    26th

  • Campus address

    Newcastle University, King’s Gate, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, NE1 7RU, England

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Newcastle University is a global leader in ageing and health, data, cities and place, one planet, culture and creative arts.
Degree programmes are shaped by strong links with national and international businesses with opportunities for professional accreditation and placements.
Dedicated teams support students during application, before arrival and as they settle into life in the UK.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    English

    16th out of 96 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 202
    146 72%

    27th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    75.0 75%

    27th

    6

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.13 78%

    57th

    4

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