Course options
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Qualification
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
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Location
University of Sussex
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
SEP-22, JAN-23, MAY-23
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Duration
4 years
Course summary
From Medieval and Renaissance writing to the 18th century to the present, from the novel to poetry to modernism, postmodernism, and the contemporary scene - we're strongly committed to the interdisciplinary study of literature.
98% of our English Language and Literature research output was rated world-leading, internationally excellent or recognised internationally in terms of originality, significance, and rigour (REF 2014). We’re one of the largest graduate communities in the country, with over 200 students and more than 50 faculty. You’ll benefit from expert supervision, teacher training and research workshops, as well as a lively annual roster of symposia, conferences, and guest lectures.
Areas of Study
You can look at literature in relation to philosophy, visual culture, and the history of ideas. You could base your project in an area such as:
- postcolonial theory
- feminist theory
- gay and lesbian criticism
- queer theory
- recent developments in psychoanalytic, Marxist, poststructuralist, and new historicist criticism.
Tuition fees
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- Republic of Ireland
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£ 18,975per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information

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University League Table
41st
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Campus address
University of Sussex, Sussex House, Brighton, Brighton & Hove, BN1 9RH, England
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
27th out of 100 3
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Entry standards
/ Max 206136 65%31st
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10072.0 72%14th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 53.79 76%76th
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