Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months
- Part-time: 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting October 2026 - Application deadline not specified.
- Starting February 2027 - Application deadline not specified.
- Starting April 2027 - Application deadline not specified.
- Starting July 2027 - Application deadline not specified.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Loughborough, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Language Studies
Overview
Undertaking the English programme from the Loughborough University will give you the opportunity to develop new and highly sought-after skills, which you can apply to a range of careers in academia, industry and beyond. You will be able to make a novel contribution to knowledge, giving you the chance to become a world expert in your field and opening up opportunities with a range of leading employers. You will also further develop your transferable skills, such as advanced research skills, time…
and project management, and networking and relationship building.
Key facts
Academic staff in the English Department have research expertise across the fields of literature, film and creative writing, as well as working across disciplinary boundaries in the School of Social Sciences and Humanities. From period-based expertise to cutting-edge editorial projects, we are actively engaged in innovative research that combines traditional approaches with fresh methodologies, making new discoveries and expanding the horizons of literary study in order to make English relevant to today’s most pressing questions.
Programme Structure
Research areas include:
- Contemporary
- Digital Humanities
- Early Modern
- Gendered Lives
- Health Humanities
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
Upper Second Class
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL iBT: 88
- PTE Academic: 65
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- A 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent international qualification) in a related subject.
We will need copies of:
- an academic transcript of your undergraduate degree showing the modules studied and marks achieved
- a copy of your degree certificate, if you have already graduated
- a personal statement - this should explain your motivation for studying the programme, any relevant skills and experience you have (through studying or work), and your future career aspirations and how this programme will support you in achieving this. Remember to let your passion for the subject shine through!
- your research proposal. This is only needed if you have developed your own research project or the advertised project asks you to include one in your application. Guidance on what to include in your proposal can be found here.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 43,320 AUD / year (≈ 23,100 GBP / year)
- Domestic: 9,823 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year)
Living costs
Loughborough, United Kingdom: 1,125-1,875 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
