PhD English

OVERVIEW
The School of Arts, English and Languages offers programmes which map broadly onto the following research areas:

• Broadcast Literacy
• Contemporary American Literature and Culture
• Creative Writing
• English Speech and Language
• Irish Literature
• Medieval Studies
• Modern Literary Studies
• Poetry
• Renaissance Studies

The School's strategy is to develop opportunities for cross-fertilisation across all its research programmes. Lists of current and past postgraduate research can be found on the School of English website, alongside staff profiles which list their publications and research interests.

PEOPLE TEACHING YOU
Professor Moyra Haslett
Professor
SAEL
Email: M.Haslett@qub.ac.uk

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Entrance Requirements
A 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University. While a Master's degree (or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University) is not essential, it is desirable and applicants without this qualification will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

International Students
For information on international qualification equivalents, please check the specific information for your country.

English Language Requirements
Evidence of an IELTS* score of 6.5, with not less than 5.5 in any component, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University is required. *Taken within the last 2 years.

If you need to improve your English language skills before you enter this degree programme, INTO Queen's University Belfast offers a range of English language courses. These intensive and flexible courses are designed to improve your English ability for admission to this degree.

• Academic English: an intensive English language and study skills course for successful university study at degree level
• Pre-sessional English: a short intensive academic English course for students starting a degree programme at Queen's University Belfast and who need to improve their English.

FEES AND FUNDING
Northern Ireland (NI) Not set
England, Scotland or Wales (GB) Not set
Other (non-UK) EU Not set
International £15,855

More information on postgraduate tuition fees: http://www.qub.ac.uk/Study/PostgraduateStudy/TuitionFees/

HOW TO APPLY
Apply using our online Postgraduate Applications Portal https://dap.qub.ac.uk/portal/user/u_login.php and follow the step-by-step instructions on how to apply.