Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting February 2027
- Apply before Oct 2026, National (this is an estimated deadline; the deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university)
- Apply before Jun 2027, National (this is an estimated deadline; the deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university)
- Apply before May 2027, International (this is an estimated deadline; the deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country)
Language
English
TOEFL iBT: 87. TOEFL iBT is accepted by more than 13,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries. The test can be taken at a test center or at home. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Leeds, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Language Studies
Overview
With expert guidance from two co-supervisors, you'll carry out an extensive independent research project on a topic of your choice and produce a thesis of up to 100,000 words.
Features
- This English degree at University of Leeds presents the opportunity to gain expertise in your area of interest while also honing a range of transferable skills.
- On graduating, you'll be very well prepared for specialist career paths both within academia and beyond.
Programme Structure
Areas of supervision
- Our research community is diverse and innovative, with expertise in a wide range of specialisms. Explore our research and view our staff members to find out how we can cater for your interests.
- We encourage interdisciplinary research, and work closely with other subject areas across the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures.
- We can also arrange joint supervision by researchers in two different subject areas, to ensure you receive all the guidance you need.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 87. TOEFL iBT is accepted by more than 13,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries. The test can be taken at a test center or at home. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Your research proposal
- Details of staff members you'd like to be your supervisor(s)
- A sample of your own recently written work on a relevant topic
- Two academic references
- Copies of your degree certificates (transcripts if you're still studying)
- Copies of an English language qualification certificate if English isn't your first language
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees. Applies to you.
Non-residents: 47,672 AUD / year (approx. 25,250 GBP / year)
Additional Details
UK: TBC
Living costs
Leeds
United Kingdom
1,203-2,082 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for English.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program - Various benefits - Deadline 07 Oct 2026 (U.S. government)
- ServiceScape Scholarship - 1000 USD - Deadline 30 Nov 2026 (ServiceScape)
- ACES Scholarships - 3500 USD - Deadline 15 Nov 2026 (ACES Education Fund)
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility - Various benefits - Deadline Not specified - Merit-based (OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation)
- Scholarships for PhD Students - 19000 GBP - Deadline Not specified - Merit-based (Junhua Li)
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship - Various benefits - Deadline 28 Feb 2027 - Merit-based (Boustany Foundation)
- Amberscholar Scholarship - 6000 USD - Deadline 31 Jan 2027 - Merit-based (Amber Scholar)
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship - 1000 USD - Deadline 31 Oct 2026 - Merit-based (IvyPanda)
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship - 1000 USD - Deadline 01 Mar 2027 (Voice Talent Online)
- Dream Chaser Scholarship - 1000 USD - Deadline 13 Jan 2027 - Merit-based (Salvado Law)
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids - 22500 GBP - Deadline Not specified (UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO))
- Scholarship for students with disabilities - 3000 USD - Deadline 31 Dec 2026 - Need-based (Anonymous Hope Fund)
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria - Various benefits - Deadline 31 Dec 2026 - Need-based (Leopold Figl Foundation)
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship - 1500 USD - Deadline Not specified (IELTS from 6 to 9)
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme - 12000 USD - Deadline 11 Jan 2027 (The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme)
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