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PhD English Language and Communication

University of Hertfordshire

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    College Lane - Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-OCT-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

A University of Hertfordshire research degree is an internationally recognised degree signifying high levels of achievement in research. It develops extensive subject expertise and independent research skills which are honed over an extended period, depending on the level of the award. You undertake a substantial, original research project in the area of English Language & Communication, under the supervision and guidance of two or more academic members of staff. You are also supported by attendance at the University's Generic Training courses, the EL&C Research Seminars as well as other postgraduate events run at Hertfordshire. During the course of the degree, you are encouraged to present your work at national and/or international conferences and to submit your research for publication.The degree is assessed on an original research project in any field within English Language & Communication for which expert supervision can be provided. In general, you are expected to analyse language data from an available database or collect your own language data. The research results in a substantial written thesis of typically 80,000 words, which is defended in a viva with an external examiner.

Tuition fees

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£ 18,120per year

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University information

University of Hertfordshire

University of Hertfordshire

  • University League Table

    70th

  • Campus address

    University of Hertfordshire, College Lane, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 9AB, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    English

    60th out of 89 30

  • Entry standards

    / Max 207
    117 56%

    39th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    66.0 66%

    58th

    28

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.54 89%

    2nd

    3

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