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Course Overview

Your research topic will be decided in consultation with a member of the English team. An individual supervisor will be assigned during the application and interview process and you will then work closely with them.

Teaching

Once a research area has been identified and a research programme agreed, you can begin researching and writing your dissertation. You will determine its content, development and structure in regular consultation with your dissertation supervisor. You will produce a dissertation of up to 40,000 words in length.

Entry Requirement 

Academic Requirements:

  • A good Honours degree in English or English related subjects (2:1 or above). Non-standard qualifications and experiential learning will also be taken into account.
     
  • All applications must include two references on headed paper from your referees which should be uploaded as a supporting document. Please note, we can not accept applications without these two references. At least one referee should be able to comment on your academic/professional ability. References provided by relatives are not acceptable.  
     
  • Applicants for whom English is not their first language are required to have an IELTS score of 8.0.
     
  • All applicants for research degrees must submit an online application accompanied by a research proposal which will be considered by the Faculty Research Programmes Committee (FRPC).
     
  • For further information please see our guidance on preparing a research proposal.

Fees

Full-time International:  £15000 


This information was accurate on : 30/04/2021
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