Program Overview

PhD English Literature

Course Overview

The PhD English Literature program at the University of Buckingham offers students the opportunity to work closely with a writer or topic within a supportive research environment. The program is designed to help students develop a systematic and in-depth understanding of the subject area, critical skills necessary to analyze and evaluate complex literary problems, and the research skills necessary to demonstrate familiarity with and understanding of the subject.

Entry Requirements

Applicants are normally expected to have a first or second-class, upper-division degree, and an MA, and/or significant experience. Mature students are welcome to apply, and international students are encouraged to visit the university's international pages for details of entry requirements from their home country.

Research Proposals

Students are invited to submit a research proposal, which will be discussed with the Admissions Tutor. The Department particularly welcomes research proposals related to its specialisms, including Charles Dickens, 19th-century literature, Shakespeare, Modernism, and contemporary writing.

Teaching and Assessment

The program is designed to provide students with quality supervision, high-caliber staff, and a supportive research environment. Students will attend supervisory meetings and any other training required to assist with the completion of the PhD.

After Your Course

Graduates of the program have gone on to further study at leading universities, including Harvard, London, Oxford, and Cambridge, and have secured jobs in senior positions around the world.

Course Fees

The fees for this course are:

• Sep 2025 Full-time (3 Years): UK £8,267, INT £14,500
• Sep 2025 Part-time (72 Months): UK £4,133, INT £7,250
• Jan 2026 Full-time (3 Years): UK £8,267, INT £14,500
• Jan 2026 Part-time (72 Months): UK £4,133, INT £7,250

Scholarships and Bursaries

The university offers various scholarships and bursaries, including the Postgraduate First-Class Scholarship and the Royal Charter 40th Anniversary Scholarship.

Accommodation

Due to the mode of study on this course, students will not normally need a room in university accommodation during their degree.

How to Apply

Students can apply directly using the university's online application form.