Overview
The English Literature course from the University of West London you will benefit from expert supervision by established researchers and seeks to grow a community of outstanding doctoral researchers in the field of English Literature.
Career opportunities:
Studying for a PhD enables you to develop an area of specialism that will give you an edge whether you are planning to work in industry or to develop expertise to teach in academia. During your PhD, you will also be learning transferable core skills that apply to jobs both in and out of academia, including: Visit the programme website for more information
- written and oral communication
- research and information management
- public speaking
- project management
- leadership
- critical Thinking
- collaboration
- analysis and problem-solving
- conflict resolution
- negotiation.
By the end of your research degree you will be able to articulately apply these skills to enhance your career path.
Job roles
- journalist
- copy editor
- copywriter
- literary agent
- academia.
Graduate employers
- publishers
- film and television
- radio
- advertising sector
- journalism sector
- public relations companies
- literary agencies
- new media.
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Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Adaptation and popular British genre fiction
- Literature and literary theory
- Samuel Beckett in the 21st century
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Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
Duolingo English Test: 120
TOEFL iBT: 86
PTE Academic: 58
IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
The minimum entry requirements for a research degree are:
- a good first degree (First Class or Upper Second Class), or equivalent qualification in a relevant field
- a Masters Degree (MA, MSc, MBA or MRes) with Merit, or equivalent postgraduate or research experience.
- Competence in written and spoken English is a pre-requisite for entrance to this programme. An IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of 6.5 (with no element under 6.0).
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
30,229 AUD / year (≈ 16,000 GBP / year)
Domestic
9,258 AUD / year (≈ 4,900 GBP / year)
Additional Details
Part-time:
- National - £2,450 (September)
- International - £8,000 (September)
Living costs
London, United Kingdom
2,148-4,075 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.