Course Overview

Our research students have an excellent record of employment, with former students employed in postdoctoral and lectureship positions In preparation for academic careers, the Humanities doctoral training program offers advice on writing for publication, beginning to teach, presenting work, and conference organization Our research students are currently working in areas such as sports history, minority cultures, the history of photography, film adaptations of literary texts, ekphrastic poetry, short fiction, textual scholarship, and Shakespeare.

General Eligibility

In order to be admitted as a candidate for a research degree an applicant shall normally: Possess a UK Honours degree with at least an upper second class honors, or an academic or professional qualification which the University deems to be equivalent (eg. an overseas qualification); and Demonstrate competence in the use of the English language to the satisfaction of the University.

Part Time Work Details

Language Requirement

• If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent before you start the course is essential.