PhD English
Sheffield Hallam University
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Course summaryWe offer research opportunities increative writingeighteenth-century and romantic writinglinguisticsthe Renaissancecontemporary and modern literatureIn the 2014 REF, 94% of our research was rated as being at least of international quality, ranking us among the best of new university English departments. This degree is hosted in the College of Social Sciences and Arts Graduate School.How you learnYour supervisory team includes a Director of Studies and one or more second ...Read more

Course summary

We offer research opportunities in

  • creative writing
  • eighteenth-century and romantic writing
  • linguistics
  • the Renaissance
  • contemporary and modern literature

In the 2014 REF, 94% of our research was rated as being at least of international quality, ranking us among the best of new university English departments. This degree is hosted in the College of Social Sciences and Arts Graduate School.

How you learn

Your supervisory team includes a Director of Studies and one or more second supervisors with expertise and interest in your research area. However, much of the work for your degree will be carried out independently, and you will need the initiative, motivation and commitment to succeed.

Your supervisors help you to define your research programme, agree any associated training requirements, and provide direction while encouraging you to develop as an independent researcher.

Future careers

The rigorous analytical thinking necessary for research degrees is attractive to employers. You have the opportunity to develop a range of transferable skills which are applicable in related areas such as creative and publishing careers and beyond.

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CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
58th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
63rd
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Entry requirements

All applicants should hold a strong undergraduate degree (2.1 or above) and/or a relevant masters qualification (or expectation of the same). All applicants must submit a completed postgraduate application form including a 1500 word research proposal.

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£4,786 per year

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£17,205 per year

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£17,205 per year

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Sheffield Hallam University , Sheffield

When studying a postgraduate degree at Sheffield Hallam University, students work at the cutting-edge of their field using the...

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