Overview

The University of 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.

Career opportunities

Former doctoral students have secured academic positions, both nationally and internationally, teaching and researching at various universities.
Others have been offered post-doctoral fellowships enabling them to complete specific projects or giving them support to develop new research after their doctorate.
A doctoral degree puts you in a strong position to develop a career in teaching, education, and the creative economy.

Programme Structure

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

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

7

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Language Studies British Studies View 14 other PhDs in British Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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100

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76

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's (Honours) degree at 2:1 or above (or overseas equivalent); and
Master's degree in a relevant subject – with an overall average of 65% or above, a minimum mark of 65% in your dissertation and no mark below 55% (or overseas equivalent)
Any strong relevant professional experience will be considered on a case by case basis.

Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

22500 GBP / year

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Living costs

Manchester

United Kingdom

645 - 1197 GBP / month

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General requirements

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Manchester

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