Research degrees

English at 含羞草视频 offers an exciting interdisciplinary research environment.

Our research students are supported by our expert staff who have a diverse range of research interests and experience. Becoming a postgraduate research student in the School gives you the opportunity to work within an informal and friendly environment, whilst also becoming part of an innovative research community.

Students have access to shared working space and other facilities within the School. Students can apply for funding for presenting at conferences. In addition to the University’s extensive training provision, the School organises a more specific programme tailored to the needs of English research.

Postgraduate study at the School offers opportunities for students to meet regularly with other students and academic staff by means of research forums, research seminars and involvement in the School’s Research Groups

Each student has two supervisors who provide academic support. Additional support and advice is provided by the Director of Research Degree Programmes and the Research Student Administrator.

We encourage students to present at conferences, publish, exhibit their work, and to contribute to our lively research community.

7th in the UK

for English

Complete University Guide 2025

83% of research rated 鈥榳orld-leading鈥� or 鈥榠nternationally excellent鈥�

Research Excellence Framework 2021

Our research degree

English MPhil, PhD

Our unique range of research opportunities encompass history, theory, theatre, performance, post-medieval literature, publishing, linguistics studies, and creative writing, including theatre, fiction and poetry.

Further information

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