English MPhil
The University of Northampton
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MPhil - Master of Philosophy

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12 months

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MPhil - Master of Philosophy

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OVERVIEWIf you have a bachelor’s degree or Masters in English, a humanities topic, or a related field, this English MPhil, PhD, or PhD by Published Works programme is an ideal way to broaden your knowledge and research abilities. A successful defence of your final thesis will provide you the highest accreditation that any UK institution can bestow, as well as a good opportunity to progress into a wide range of areas such as taking up roles in teaching and the media. Visit our Centre for ...Read more

OVERVIEW

If you have a bachelor’s degree or Masters in English, a humanities topic, or a related field, this English MPhil, PhD, or PhD by Published Works programme is an ideal way to broaden your knowledge and research abilities. A successful defence of your final thesis will provide you the highest accreditation that any UK institution can bestow, as well as a good opportunity to progress into a wide range of areas such as taking up roles in teaching and the media. Visit our Centre for Cultural and Literary Studies to learn more about our ongoing research initiatives.

Course Details

This English PhD course allows you to specialise and increase your technical abilities.

While developing and establishing research projects, you will get general, discipline-based, and project-specific training so that you may perform your research work effectively and independently. When you complete this course, you will be able to pursue an academic job or a research position in a related subject.

You will be supervised throughout your project by English tutors who are specialist in their areas of research, who are experienced at supervising PhD level projects and who will advise you on what additional activities you need to complete to achieve your goals.

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50/101
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63rd
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120th
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28 Feb 24

I really like the campus, but I find it difficult to engage with the..Read more

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02 Feb 24

It's a great place to study, the campus is up-to-date and designed around seminar learning. I've found that the SU is hard to keep up with, as they update on Instagram and I'm not..Read more

Entry requirements

You are normally expected to have a first or upper second-class honours degree or Masters Degree from a UK university or international equivalent. ?Your qualification should be in a subject area relevant to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.

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£5,500 per year

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£15,950 per year

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It's a great place to study, the campus is up-to-date and designed around seminar learning. I've found that the SU is hard to keep up with, as they update on Instagram and I'm not...
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The University of Northampton
Buildingy23m02, University Drive Waterside Campus Northampton NN1 5PH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Northampton  0.6 miles away

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