English Literature MPhil, PhD
Newcastle University
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The research-led English Literature MPhil and PhD enable you to study a specialist area of literature.OverviewJoin our thriving School with an energetic, creative and well-resourced research culture. Throughout your English Literature MPhil/PhD, youll benefit from expert supervision.Our specialist areas of literature range in periods from the medieval to the contemporary. We normally offer supervision in the following areas:Medieval and Early Modern literature18th-century and RomanticVictorian ...Read more

The research-led English Literature MPhil and PhD enable you to study a specialist area of literature.

Overview

Join our thriving School with an energetic, creative and well-resourced research culture. Throughout your English Literature MPhil/PhD, you'll benefit from expert supervision.

Our specialist areas of literature range in periods from the medieval to the contemporary. We normally offer supervision in the following areas:

  • Medieval and Early Modern literature
  • 18th-century and Romantic
  • Victorian literature
  • Modernism
  • Postcolonial and Black Atlantic literature
  • American literature
  • children’s literature
  • medical humanities
  • poetry criticism
  • scholarly editing and animating text
  • theatre and performance

Your development

You'll have plenty of opportunities to network with fellow students and staff and become part of our School research community. These include:

  • our Postgraduate Speaker Series
  • lunchtime Postgraduate Forum seminars
  • an annual postgraduate conference organised by our postgraduate students

You can also take part in a range of university and regional research groups and centres.

Our Careers Service

Our award-winning Careers Service is one of the largest and best in the country, and we have strong links with employers. We provide an extensive range of opportunities to all students through our ncl+ initiative.

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CUG Ranking
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05 Dec 24

Amazing place, everything is top tier from teaching to the accommodation to the city. Only thing is some accommodations can have minor plumbing issues from time to time but the..Read more

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05 Dec 24

The uni is beautiful but there has been a lot of construction on major buildings. This has caused some..Read more

Entry requirements

A 2:1 honours degree or above, or international equivalent, in English Literature or a related field. We also usually expect a master’s degree, or international equivalent, at merit or above in English Literature or in a related field.

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05 Dec 24
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Amazing place, everything is top tier from teaching to the accommodation to the city. Only thing is some accommodations can have minor plumbing issues from time to time but the...
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05 Dec 24
English Language and Literature BA (Hons)
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Newcastle University , Newcastle upon Tyne

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King’s Gate Newcastle upon Tyne Northumberland NE1 7RU United Kingdom
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