PhD English
Sheffield Hallam University
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Develop and implement a programme of research guided by experienced supervisors and practitioners. We offer research opportunities in Creative Writing English Language including social structure and stylistics eighteenth-century and romantic literature the Renaissance contemporary and modern literature performativity, theatre studies and practices. All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to ...Read more

Develop and implement a programme of research guided by experienced supervisors and practitioners. We offer research opportunities in Creative Writing English Language including social structure and stylistics eighteenth-century and romantic literature the Renaissance contemporary and modern literature performativity, theatre studies and practices. All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive. You will work with a supervisory team with expertise in your chosen research area who will help you to define and plan your research programme, agree associated training requirements, and provide direction while supporting you to develop as an independent researcher. You will join a dynamic community of postgraduate researchers and have opportunities to share your work at SHU and beyond.

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27 Sep 14

The uni was absolutely fantastic! I have never been so pleased with something. I spent my first year at Manchester and absolutely hated it. The accommodation was dreadfully grim...Read more

Entry requirements

Applicants will need to provide evidence of: A relevant undergraduate degree qualification (2.1 or above). A relevant masters level qualification (Merit or above) with strong performance (60%+) in research related modules and dissertation. Note that studentship applicants must have all degree results in hand before applying.

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£17,725 per year

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£18,600 per year

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27 Sep 14
The uni was absolutely fantastic! I have never been so pleased with something. I spent my first year at Manchester and absolutely hated it. The accommodation was dreadfully grim....
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Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield Hallam University , Sheffield

Founded over 175 years ago, Sheffield Hallam University offers academic excellence in an environment where postgraduate students work...

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Sheffield Hallam University
City Campus Howard Street Sheffield South Yorkshire S1 1WB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Sheffield  0.1 miles away
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