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English Language and Literature MPhil/PhD

English Language and Literature MPhil/PhD

University College London (UCL) · London, United Kingdom

About this programme

One of the highest-ranking English departments in the UK (The Guardian University Guide 2025 - English), UCL English provides excellent opportunities for PhD students to study in the heart of literary London, with access to vast quantities of resources and research materials, and a high number of academic staff working on a diverse range of specialist research topics.

Programme facts

Level
Doctoral
Field
Social
Duration
3 years
Tuition
£31,300 / year
English
IELTS 7
Study mode
Full-time, Part-time
Intake
October
Deadline
Rolling admissions

Entry requirements

  • An undergraduate degree in English Literature or a related subject is a pre-requisite for this programme, and a UK Master's degree in a relevant discipline, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard will normally be required. Research degree students are expected to start in September, but may request to start in January if there are exceptional reasons to do so. Applicants who wish to be considered for AHRC/ LAHP funding must have submitted a complete application by 8 January 2025.

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.

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