Key information
Duration
- Full-time — 48 months
- Part-time — 96 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting February 2027 — Application deadline not specified.
- Starting October 2027 — Apply before September 2027 (National, estimated deadline); Apply before August 2027 (International, estimated deadline).
International students should apply as early as possible to ensure you have enough time to apply for your student visa and submit any documentation.
Language
English
TOEFL® iBT: 100
IELTS: 7
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Nottingham, United Kingdom
Disciplines
- Language Studies
Overview
Our friendly English research community at University of Nottingham will encourage you to develop your skills and expand your thinking. You will also develop key transferable and research specific skills.
Features
- We offer a diverse range of expertise, spanning from the Old English period to contemporary writing. Recent student research has included 'Language and LGBT identity', 'Danelaw Boundaries: the place-name evidence in context', and 'The influence of William Blake on the mysticism of Irish modernist writers'.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- A PhD in English is mainly made up of independent study, with supervision meetings spread throughout the year.
- There are no taught credits attached to a PhD, although it is compulsory for full-time students to attend the Arts Faculty Researcher Skills training programme.
- Some PhD students also choose to audit masters modules taught by their supervisors where appropriate, though this is not compulsory, nor does it involve any formal assessment.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
TOEFL® iBT: 100
IELTS: 7
Other requirements
General requirements:
- 2:1 (or international equivalent) and a masters degree at Merit level or above.
- Applicants without a masters degree who can demonstrate equivalent expertise should contact the School of English.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International (non-residents): 48,616 AUD / year (≈ 25,750 GBP / year)
Domestic (citizens or residents): 9,931 AUD / year (≈ 5,260 GBP / year)
Living costs
Nottingham, United Kingdom: 1,101-1,846 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.