Course summary
Our English and American Studies PhD programme offers the opportunity to undertake an in-depth piece of research in the area that most interests you. Manchester has a strong tradition in research, and our current profile includes both traditional areas of research and new fields and methods. Research in English and American Studies is conducted across both the chronological span and the theoretical range of the subject. Specific areas of international research excellence include:
- Old and Middle English
- Renaissance literature
- Romanticism
- Victorian literature and culture
- Contemporary literature
- Modern Irish and Scottish studies
- American studies
- post-colonial and world literatures
- Cultural theory.
Assessment method
Assessment is by a research project.
Entry requirements
A Bachelors (Honours) degree at 2:1 level or above (or its international equivalent) in a related subject; and a UK Master's degree with an overall average of 65% or higher, with a minimum of 65% in the dissertation and with no mark below 55% (or its international equivalent) in a related subject. Any strong relevant professional experience will be considered on a case by case basis.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Fees for entry in 2023 have not yet been set.
Provider information
University of Manchester
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9PL