Overview

We are one of few university English departments in the world who teach and research in literature produced in Britain from the early medieval period to the present day as well as in anglophone literature from across the globe. This Literary Studies PhD is offered at Durham University.

Research

Our research is at the forefront of developments in the discipline. We regularly publish influential academic books and essays that are drawn on by students and other researchers around the globe, and we publish acclaimed creative work in fiction, non-fiction and poetry. Our research has regional, national and international impact.

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

Reception of classical texts
Medieval literature and culture
Renaissance literature
Eighteenth- and Nineteenth-century English literature
Romantic poetry, fiction, political writing and aesthetic theory
Victorian fin-de- siècle and Edwardian writing
Postmodernism, literary hermeneutics and ideas of authorship

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-07 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

102

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Durham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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102

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Other requirements

General requirements

You will normally require a good honours degree (at least a 2:1) or its equivalent from a recognised University, and a Masters degree from a recognised University.
When submitting your application for one of our research programmes you will need to include a piece of written work approximately 1,200 words in length on a literary subject. This can be any piece of work you have completed during the last year or two.
We welcome applications from overseas students, who should be proficient in spoken and written English

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

25500 GBP / year

≈ 25500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5006 GBP / year

≈ 5006 GBP / year

Living costs

Durham

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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

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