PhD in Renaissance
University of York
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of York - Heslington Campus

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3 Years

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6 Years

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Our School is home to scholars and students working on many aspects of European literature, culture and history from the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries.Our interests range from the history of the book to the Reformation and the history of religious change, and from the early modern reception of classical texts to the playhouses of early modern London.

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Entry requirements

For doctoral research, we would generally expect you to have completed an MA in a relevant subject. To apply, please submit the following documents:A letter of application, giving details of your research interests and indicating why it would be useful to spend time at the Department of English and Related Literature at York;A CV, with full name, address, and current teaching position;A letter of recommendation from your Head of Department or other senior academic who knows you and your work;A clear indication of how you intend to pay the fee IELTS: 7.0, with no less than 6.5 in each component TOEFL: 96, with no less than 23 in each component

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£5,006 per year

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£24,500 per year

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University of York
Heslington York YO10 5DD United Kingdom
Nearest train station: York  1.1 miles away

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