PhD English Literature at University of West London

The London School of Film, Media and Design offers a PhD in English Literature by individual research within the areas of expertise of the School’s teaching staff. As a doctoral student at the University of West London, you will benefit from expert supervision by established researchers and seeks to grow a community of outstanding doctoral researchers in the field of English Literature. We are currently seeking applications for PhDs in the following broad areas: literature, architecture and questions of spatiality.

Duration: 4 years full-time online; 4 years full-time; 6 years part-time online; 6 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time available; online/distance option)  |  Intake: September 2027, February 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

During your PhD in English Literature, you will have expert supervision by established researchers, and you will join a growing community of outstanding doctoral researchers at the University of West London. Your PhD supervisory team may be composed of colleagues from across more than one research area, depending on your project. Our online PhD allows you to undertake a postgraduate research degree from a location that fits with your lifestyle and commitments.

Career pathways

Studying for a PhD enables you to develop an area of specialism that will give you an edge whether you are planning to work in industry or to develop expertise to teach in academia. By the end of your research degree, you will be able to articulately apply these skills to enhance your career path. Job roles include: journalist; copy editor; copywriter; literary agent; academia.

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