English (PhD)
University of Southampton · Southampton, United Kingdom
About this programme
A PhD in English at Southampton covering all literary periods from medieval to contemporary, as well as creative writing, with options to study in person or by distance learning. The programme culminates in a thesis of 75,000 words (literature) or an extended creative work with critical writing component.
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Arts
- Tuition
- £20,100 / year
- English
- IELTS 6.5
- Study mode
- Full-time, Online, Part-time
- Intake
- September
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 (7)
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- Social Impact 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
- Horizon Europe Fee WaiverPartial funding · On PhD application (annual)
- Presidential BursariesPartial funding · On PhD application (annual)