English Literature, MPhil/PhD
- Duration
- 3 Years years full-time; 6 Years years part-time
- Subject
- Languages and Literatures
At a glance
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Overview
You will work with world-leading experts in your chosen field who will provide ongoing support and guidance over the course of your PhD journey. You will have access to the vast quantities of resources and research materials that London offers, including the British Library. This programme allows you to design and develop your own area of expertise in a specific area that addresses a gap in current knowledge and existing literature. The programme has embedded opportunities for developing academi
Entry requirements
Applicants should have:
Suitable applicants will be required to attend an interview.
Applicants will also be required to:
Provide a detailed research proposal of approx. 1,500 words (for scholarship applications, please see specific instructions in the advert and include the scholarship reference to the personal statement section).
Provide a Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Provide 2x academic or professional references.
Applicants are highly encouraged to identify and contact a potential MPhil/PhD supervisor. They will guide applicants through the application and help shape the research proposal. Where possible, include the name of the potential supervisor(s) contacted in research proposal and personal statement.
Fees
International students: GBP 3,000
Start dates
September; January; May
Campus
- Greenwich Campus, United Kingdom
If you studied in United States
89 countriesUniversity of Greenwich has not published doctor of philosophy requirements for United States. See other levels
Scholarships at University of Greenwich
1 for this level- Mister Gees Foundation BursaryGBP 5,000
Plan your first year
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Your CAS
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Your Student visa
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