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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Institute of English Studies
Full Time
SEP-25
3 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Institute of English Studies
Full Time
SEP-25
3 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Institute of English Studies
Full Time
JAN
3 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Institute of English Studies, School of Advanced Study, University of London
Part Time
SEP-25
5 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Institute of English Studies, School of Advanced Study, University of London
Part Time
JAN
5 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Institute of English Studies, School of Advanced Study, University of London
Online
JAN
3 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Institute of English Studies, School of Advanced Study, University of London
Online
SEP-25
3 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Institute of English Studies, School of Advanced Study, University of London
Online
SEP-25
5 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Institute of English Studies, School of Advanced Study, University of London
Online
JAN
5 years
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Undertaking doctoral research allows you to develop in-depth knowledge, while making a meaningful contribution to your chosen field.
The Institute of English Studies (IES) provides a unique scholarly community in which to pursue doctoral research. We offer research supervision in a number of literature-related subject areas, ranging from book history to contemporary writing. With guidance from our expert supervisors, you'll carry out extensive independent research culminating in a thesis of up to 100,000 words.
This degree presents the opportunity to gain expertise in your area of interest while also honing a range of transferable skills. On completing this course, you'll be well prepared for specialist career paths both within academia and beyond.
The Institute of English Studies
The Institute of English Studies (IES) occupies a position at the heart of the academic study of English in the United Kingdom. The Institute offered the world’s first degree in Book History and was founded to help establish it as a discipline.
Today, the Institute is recognised nationally and internationally as a centre of excellence for its research activities, and in the provision of resources to the academic community as a whole. A vibrant, interdisciplinary research culture is fostered within the IES, and more broadly within the School of Advanced Study.
The Institute’s core activities include providing supervision for postgraduate research students in specialist areas of English studies and related disciplines; delivering the long-established Masters’ degree in the History of the Book; hosting major collaborative research projects; providing essential research training in book history and palaeography; and facilitating scholarly communities in all areas of English studies. It specialises in the history of the book, manuscript and print studies, textual scholarship and digital editing.
Applicants for research programmes (MPhil/PhD) are normally required to hold a master’s degree. Applications may also be considered from candidates who do not meet the formal academic requirements, but who offer alternative qualifications and/or relevant experience.
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£6,253 per year
Students from Domestic
PhD writing up fee: £900.
£15,810 per year
Students from EU
PhD writing up fee: £900.
£15,810 per year
Students from International
PhD writing up fee: £900.