English PhD
University of SussexBrighton · IELTS 7.0
GBP 23,500Per year
Doctor of PhilosophyPart-time
English Research Degrees - PhD
Birmingham City UniversityBirmingham, United Kingdom
- Level
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Duration
- 3-4 years (Full Time), 4-7 years (Part Time)
- Mode
- Part-time
- Subject
- English
- Location
- United Kingdom
- IELTS
- 7.0 overall, no part below 6.5
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Overview
A PhD in English will help you to develop research skills that support professional practice, research and/or academic careers. You will work closely with a team of specialist academics in your chosen field, and receive excellent support tailored to your individual needs.
Entry requirements
| Degree | 1st · Subjects: English |
|---|
English language requirements
| IELTS | 7.0 overall, no part below 6.5 |
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IELTS certificate with overall score of 7.0 with no band below 6.5 or equivalent.
Fees
International students: £15,420 in 2026/27
UK students: £5,238 in 2026/27
Start dates
September 2026, February 2027
Campus
- City Centre, United Kingdom
If you studied in United States
85 countriesBirmingham City University has not published doctor of philosophy requirements for United States. See other levels
Scholarships at Birmingham City University
3 for this level- Bowater Financial Assistance Award
- Graduate Scholarship20% of fees
- International Postgraduate Scholarships£3,000.00 (US$ 3,874)
Plan your first year
Change the figures to your ownTuitionGBP 15,420
Visa application, from outside the UKGBP 558
Health surcharge, first year how it is chargedGBP 776
First year in total
The health surcharge is paid for the whole visa when you apply; one year is counted here. Figures as gov.uk showed them on 24 October 2026.
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- 4
Your Student visa
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