Entry requirements

You'll need to have a 2:1 honours undergraduate degree and a master's at merit level, or equivalent qualification, in English literature or creative writing.

If you do not have a master's degree, we will consider your application if you can demonstrate:

- outstanding undergraduate performance including evidence of your preparedness for research (e.g. first class honours in a relevant subject with 75% or more in the dissertation)

- have a very strong research proposal

- have other appropriate qualifications

Months of entry

September

Course content

Join a research community with a strong commitment to good supervision and diversity of thought. We have expertise in all literary periods from the medieval to the present day, as well as creative writing.

Information for international students

English language: Band E, IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.5 in all components.

Fees and funding

Please check our website for fee information.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • PhD by taught
    full time
    48 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Email
enquiries@southampton.ac.uk
Phone
+44(0)23 8059 5000