2:1honours degree
Applicants normally require a 2:1 honours degree in English Literature, English Language, or English Literature and Language, but consideration will be given to those who hold a lower classification who can demonstrate they are capable of performing at the level required to complete the course successfully. Applicants are subject to written application, research proposal, evidence of written work, references, and interview.
Before applying, please complete the online enquiry form. Include a paragraph outlining your proposed research topic, so that we can advise on the project’s viability and the availability of expert supervision. Be specific about, for example, key texts, authors, historical periods, linguistic corpora, hypotheses, theoretical approaches, and methodologies. If the project seems suitable, you will be invited to apply or contacted by a potential supervisor to clarify your research topic.
If you are invited to apply, your application should include a detailed research proposal of approximately three pages (including a short bibliography) and an essay of 2,000–3,000 words on any aspect of English Literature or English Language.