English PhD by Published Works

University of Northampton

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 Cultural and Literary Studies to learn more about our ongoing research initiatives.Course DetailsThis 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.