Overview

With expert guidance from two co-supervisors, you'll carry out an extensive independent research project on a topic of your choice and produce a thesis of up to 100,000 words.

Features

This English degree at University of Leeds presents the opportunity to gain expertise in your area of interest while also honing a range of transferable skills.

On graduating, you'll be very well prepared for specialist career paths both within academia and beyond.

Programme Structure

Areas of supervision

Our research community is diverse and innovative, with expertise in a wide range of specialisms. Explore our research and view our staff members to find out how we can cater for your interests.

We encourage interdisciplinary research, and work closely with other subject areas across the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures.

We can also arrange joint supervision by researchers in two different subject areas, to ensure you receive all the guidance you need.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leeds, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Language Studies View 147 other PhDs in Language Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Your research proposal

Details of staff members you'd like to be your supervisor(s)

A sample of your own recently written work on a relevant topic

Two academic references

Copies of your degree certificates (transcripts if you're still studying)

Copies of an English language qualification certificate if English isn't your first language

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

25250 GBP / year

≈ 25250 GBP / year

Additional Details

UK: TBC

Living costs

Leeds

United Kingdom

637 - 1103 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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