PhD English
Royal Holloway, University of London · Egham, United Kingdom · Doctoral · Arts
About this programme
The Department of English at Royal Holloway offers expertise across the full chronological and specialist range of English literary study, forging a reputation as one of the most dynamic departments of English in the UK
Programme facts
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Arts
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition
- £26,400 / year
- English
- IELTS 6.5
- Study mode
- Full-time
Entry requirements
- 2:2 or equivalent Bachelor honours degree and at least a merit or equivalent at Master’s level.
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all - confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (4)
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- Charles Wallace Pakistan Trust AwardsPartial funding · Doctoral bursaries: 30 April and 31 October annually
- Great Britain-China Educational Trust Chinese Student AwardsPartial funding · Two rounds yearly: 11 October (autumn) and 11 April (spring)
- Gordon Memorial College Trust Fund GrantsPartial funding · Deadline 2026 round closed. Check official website for future rounds