PhD English and American Studies: The University of Manchester

Course description

English and American Studies has a strong tradition in research and its current profile includes both traditional areas of research and new fields and methods. Research is conducted across both the chronological span and the theoretical range of the subject. Specific areas of international research excellence include Old and Middle English, Renaissance Literature, Romanticism, Victorian Literature and Culture, Contemporary Literature, Modern Irish and Scottish Studies, American Studies and Cultural Theory.

Module details

English and American Studies has a strong tradition in research and its current profile includes both traditional areas of research and new fields and methods. Research is conducted across both the chronological span and the theoretical range of the subject. Specific areas of international research excellence include Old and Middle English, Renaissance Literature, Romanticism, Victorian Literature and Culture, Contemporary Literature, Modern Irish and Scottish Studies, American Studies and Cultural Theory.

Career opportunities

On completion many English postgraduates go (or return) to jobs as teachers or librarians, continue their research, or go to academic jobs. Career paths are extremely varied, however, as other English postgraduates go on or return to careers in law, publishing, retailing, and a range of other fields.

Entry requirements

Academic entry qualification overview: PhD: A First or Upper Second class honours degree (or its equivalent for overseas applicants) in English or a closely related area, plus the equivalent level of achievement in a recognised MA programme.

English language: Students whose first language is not English are required to take either the IELTS or TOEFL test. On the IELTS test applicants are normally expected to score a minimum of 7.0 overall; on the TOEFL test a minimum score of 600 (paper test) or 250 (computer test) is expected.