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English Literature PhD

Anglia Ruskin University

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Cambridge Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    JAN

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course summary

Our PhD research programmes will allow you to join one of our research projects or 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. Our supervisors are experienced in most areas of English literature, with a strong focus on Renaissance literature, Shakespeare, Romantic and Victorian studies modernism women's writing science and the creative imagination classical reception film and theatre and popular culture.You’ll conduct your research in a collaborative environment with strong links to research networks in our University and the wider community. We host and take part in many research oriented events for staff and postgraduate students, including our regular Faculty and departmental research seminars, international conferences and the bi-annual Skinner Young lecture on Shakespeare and Renaissance literature. Our seminars will give you the chance to present papers in a supportive setting, and you’ll have the chance to attend graduate research seminars at the University of Cambridge’s Faculty of English.These events, along with our online environment, will help you connect with other research students from a range of disciplines. You could also benefit from financial support – we allocate a substantial sum every year towards postgraduate travel and conference expenses, as well as some bursaries. All your subject-specific studies will be enhanced and supported by our University-wide training sessions, where you’ll gain important research expertise in areas like ethics, presentations, intellectual property and digital scholarship.

Tuition fees

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£ 16,700per year

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University information

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Anglia Ruskin University

Anglia Ruskin University

  • University League Table

    120th

  • Campus address

    ARU Cambridge, East Road, Cambridge, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 1PT, United Kingdom

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Vibrant and bustling city campuses in Cambridge, Chelmsford, Peterborough, and Writtle – all with close transport links to London.
A friendly and welcoming community of students and staff from around the globe.
A range of international scholarships are available.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    English

    78th out of 93 24

  • Entry standards

    / Max 212
    105 49%

    80th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    70.0 70%

    59th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.37 84%

    17th

    40

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