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The Doctoral Research (Ph.D.) programme in English offered by MIT-WPU School of Liberal Arts aims to enhance and expand the skill sets of postgraduate students specializing in English Honours, Literature, Language, Communication, and related disciplines, preparing them for advanced research endeavors. The programme incorporates coursework and research, exposing students to a diverse range of interconnected subjects. By capitalizing on their previous academic achievements at the Master's and Bachelor's levels, students are equipped to engage in comprehensive and specialized studies, thereby paving the way for careers in academia, research, and industry. Candidates gain profound knowledge, as well as contemporary and forward-thinking entrepreneurial abilities, creating a bouquet of lucrative career opportunities in various domains. Ph.D. scholars within the department enjoy abundant prospects in the realms of academia, writing, and research.

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The following candidates are eligible to seek admission to the Ph.D. programme

Candidates who have completed:

i) A 1-year/2-semester master’s degree programme after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme or a 2-year/4-semester master’s degree programme after a 3-year bachelor’s degree programme or qualifications declared equivalent to the master’s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed or equivalent qualification from a foreign educational institutions accredited by an assessment and accreditation agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country to assess, accredit or assure quality and standards of the educational institutions.

A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/differently-abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the commission from time to time.

Provided that a candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed. A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as per the decision of commission from time to time.

ii) Candidates who have completed the M. Phil programme with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale. A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as per the decision of commission from time to time.

Reservation is applicable only to Maharashtra domicile candidates provided they submit the necessary documents for reservation before interview. Outside Maharashtra candidates will be considered in open category.

1. Candidates satisfying eligibility criterion shall be called to appear for the Ph.D. entrance test conducted by MITWPU. The exemption will be given from Ph.D. entrance test for those students who qualify UGC-NET /UGC-CSIR NET /GATE (valid score)/CEED/GPAT (valid score)and similar national tests.

2. PhD entrance test shall be qualifying with qualifying marks as 50% provided that relaxation from 50% to 45% shall be allowed for the candidates belongs to SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/Differently abled category, Economically Weaker section (EWS) and other category of candidates. The syllabus of entrance test shall consist of 50% of research methodology and 50% shall be subject specific.

3. The interview/viva-voce will be conducted by the university for test qualifying candidates. For selection of candidates a weightage of 70% to the entrance test and 30% to the performance in the interview/Viva-voce shall be given. For GATE/NET/JRF /SET/GPAT/CEED qualified students, the selection will be based on Interview/Viva Voce

4. The recommended candidates will be intimated through email about their selection and the candidates will be offered Ph.D. provisional admission.

5. The eligibility of a candidate is provisional as per information provided by the candidate in his/her application form and is subject to verification of minimum eligibility conditions for admission to the program, educational documents and reservation documents (if any).

6. University keep rights to cancel admission of the Ph.D. scholars in the case of misconduct by the scholar, unsatisfactory progress/absent for consecutive two progress seminars, failure in any examination related to Ph.D., fabrication found in educational and reservation documents, candidate is found ineligible, involved in plagiarism in paper publications and thesis.

7. Provisional eligibility to appear in the selection process is no guarantee for admission to the program.

8. Candidates who will join PhD program full time, they will be provided with the stipend as per MITWPU norms.

9. PhD admission will be confirmed after successful completion of the course work with 55% or more as per UGC norms. Ph.D. programme should be minimum of three years including course work and maximum of six years from the date of admission to the Ph.D. programme.

10. A maximum of an additional two years (2) years can be given through the process of re-registration provided, however, that the total period for completion of a Ph.D. programme should not exceed eight (8) years from the date of admission in the Ph.D. programme.

11. Provided further that, female Ph.D. scholars and persons with Disabilities (having more than 40% disability) may be allowed an additional relaxation of two years(2) ; however the total period for completion of a Ph.D. program in such cases should not exceed ten (10) years from the date of admission of the programme.

12. Female candidates may be provided Maternity Leave/Child Care Leave for up to 240 days in the entire duration of Ph.D. programme.

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Home  >  News & Articles  >  PhD in English: Courses, Fees, Syllabus, Eligibility, Top Colleges, Scope & Salary 2023

Abhishek Dogra

Updated on 18th August, 2023 , 10 min read

PhD in English: Courses, Fees, Syllabus, Eligibility, Top Colleges, Scope & Salary 2023

A PhD in English is a three to six-year doctorate program that focuses on technical writing in prose, poetry, theater, and fiction as well as translations, international literature, and ancient literature. There are several job prospects for English PhD candidates in India and overseas in the humanities, social sciences, and arts. Graduates can begin their careers as a lecturer, professors, school teachers, private tutors, education consultants, vice principals, program managers, English teachers, language trainers, proofreaders, or customer support associates, among other positions.

PhD in English students must have earned their Masters's degrees in order to enroll in a PhD English course. Before applying for admission to a PhD in English, an M.A. in English or an M.Phil. is required. They should receive at least 50% of the possible points in their exams. Additionally, several colleges and universities accept job applications for English research positions. These roles are typically referred to as research fellows. This may serve as yet another entry point for a PhD English course. There are PhD entry exams at some universities.

PhD in English: Course Highlights

Why Pursue PhD in English?   

A PhD in English literature is a fantastic way to advance your abilities in critical thinking, cooperation, communication, independent research, and many other areas and discover more about your areas of interest, and get the skills you need to advance particular study topics significantly. 

Who should pursue PhD in English?

It's important to note that pursuing a PhD in English is a significant commitment, often requiring several years of research, academic writing, and critical analysis. Prospective PhD candidates should be passionate about their chosen area of study, dedicated to research, and have a strong desire to contribute to the academic and intellectual discourse within the field of English language and literature.

PhD in English: Duration

PhD in English is a three-year program. It deals to impart students with the required theoretical background and research skills where students research and comprehension of works published in the English language in various historical periods, from prehistoric times to the post-modern era.

PhD in English: Fees

Some of the top Colleges/Universities offering Ph.D , location, along with their fees are given below: 

PhD in English: Eligibility

The minimum eligibility for PhD English Literature is a master's degree in the English language with a minimum of 55% aggregate in the discipline passed from a recognized university.

PhD in English Admission Process

The completion of a Masters-level degree is the primary qualification for admission to PhD English programs. An M.A. in the arts or an M.Phil. Students who are taking final exams may also apply to take the entrance test. Such students should be ready for the State Level Eligibility Tests (SLETs), the CSIR-NET, or the GATE entrance exams.

It's critical to keep in mind that passing results on these tests are a criterion for admission. Additionally, keep in mind that SLET results are only important for the state. However, GATE and CSIR-NET exam results are accepted at all Indian universities. Only a few Indian universities accept GATE scores, but all Indian institutes accept CSIR-NET scores.

PhD in English Entrance Examinations

There are several routes for a deserving student to gain admission to a PhD in English. In addition to the admission tests mentioned above, the relevant universities also hold university-level exams. Merit-based admissions are used by several universities.

PhD English: Important dates of Entrance Exams

Written below are the important dates for PhD in English entrance exam :

PhD in English: Syllabus

Deep reflection and social awareness are key components of a PhD in English course. The following domains make up the learning experiences for PhD students, though the names of the subjects may vary from university to university.

A detailed syllabus for the PhD The English course is provided in the table below. The presentation is thorough in the syllabus. Depending on the situation, individual universities may add additional sections.

PhD in English: Colleges in India

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PhD in English at Loyal College vs PhD in English at Chandigarh University

PhD in English: Salary

A PhD holder's pay will vary depending on their subject and job. PhD in English jobs in India are available in both the public and private sectors.  The typical pay for new hires is between INR 3.5 and 5 LPA. Depending on your qualifications and expertise, it might rise to INR 6–12 LPA. The work scope will expand with experience and expertise. Additionally, government universities will pay professors INR 6 LPA in salaries.

Given below are the PhD in English jobs along with their respective salaries:

PhD in English: Job 

After earning a PhD in English, jobs in the creative and educating industries are available. Schools and colleges are the first significant locations where PhD in English-qualified scholars may apply for jobs because they are where English is taught the most. They have the option of beginning as Teacher Assistants and moving up to Department Head. Critics may work in the creative field if they have a PhD in cinematography or broadcast media certification. Like articles moderators, and critics. Publisher houses that check and edit books before they are eventually published may also have critics.

The types of work profiles that research scholars completing Ph.Ds in English you obtain are listed below. At this point, it's crucial to keep in mind that a PhD graduate may begin at entry-level or even nominal levels. The prospect doesn't become qualified for higher positions until after a few years of work experience. However, compared to graduates and postgraduates with master's degrees, this frequently happens more quickly.

Listed below is a table that shows a few of the job profiles after completion of the PhD in English.

PhD in English: Future Scope

PhD English has very promising potential. Despite having a majority of Hindi speakers, English is used in nearly every industry. The most popular career options in India right now are working as a critic, penning publications, and reviewing books and movies.

1. PhD in Religious Studies

In this students probably read a few religious texts as an English major, and regardless of your affiliation (if any), you comprehend their significance. Actually, you don't have to be religious to pursue a PhD in religious studies. Studying religion entails studying ethics, convictions, societies, and individuals.

2. PhD in Linguistics

Language studies, also known as linguistics, cover all facets of language as well as the techniques used to study and model them. When reading a line of dialogue in literary fiction, did you notice how clear the dialect was

3.  PhD in History

Record, of course, is the study of the past. At the same, background helps us understand change and how the community we now live in came to be.

"History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, but if faced with courage, need not be lived again".– Maya Angelou.

A component of being a student of history is gaining the ability to sort through varied, usually conflicting interpretations. Your bachelor's degree in English will set you up for success.

4.  PhD in Media Studies

The works of writers give us direct access to what it means to be human in all its complexity and mystery, just like all other forms of art do. If you discovered that your favorite aspect of majoring in English was the art and literature you encountered, you might want to think about pursuing a PhD in something like Media Studies.

5.  PhD in Political Science

Political science and English may at first seem like odd bedfellows. But during your undergraduate studies, you already developed a solid foundation in critical reading and thinking, approached literary analysis through a variety of lenses, and identified the influences of culture, politics, and social issues scattered throughout a work.

Many great works contain references to political, economic, and their interactions. Understanding the historical and philosophical roots of political values is possible through the study of political science.

6. PhD in English

Predictably, a significant in English greatly aids in your preparation for an English Ph.D

A PhD in English provides students with the in-depth understanding of literary criticism they need to meet faculties around the world, from the earliest poetic developments in Old English to the most recent creative work currently being published. You can research literature from the Middle Ages, African American literature, or literature written during the American Revolution, depending on your area of expertise.

Your English bachelor's degree provided you with a large overview, but your PhD will enable you to focus on one area of expertise and develop it further.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a doctorate in english entail.

After earning a PhD in English, there are numerous career options. Writing, training, authorship, and public relations officers can all pursue careers that allow them to interact with people.

What is the average salary for a PhD in English?

The average salary for a Ph. D in an English career in India for the doctorates is around INR 7LPA.

What is the eligibility for PhD in English from IGNOU?

Students must have finished their Master's Degree from a University recognized by UGC.

How useful is a PhD in English?

A PhD in English Literature offers a great opportunity to gain valuable skills in critical analysis, communication, independent research, collaboration, and many more.

Is a Doctorate entrance exam required?

Entrance exams are the main factor in determining PhD admittance in 2023, but some universities also accept merit-based applications.

Can someone do PhD without a Master's?

The chances of being accepted into a PhD program are slim to none if candidate don't have the appropriate educational background in the field.

What is the duration of PhD in english course?

The duration of PhD course is between 3 to 5 years.

Does IGNOU offer PhD in English?

Yes, IGNOU offers PhD in English.

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The Ph.D. in English at Ashoka University is designed for students who are passionate about literature as well as the wider world. The curriculum exposes students to diverse modes of analysing texts that collapse the traditional disciplinary silos of historical period and language. Students are asked to formulate questions that are firmly grounded in academic rigour while pushing the boundaries of current scholarship. Teaching and research are seen as mutually constitutive, and students receive extensive training in pedagogic practice, underscoring the dialogic nature of all learning and writing. As they progress in the programme, students are encouraged to experiment with their teaching in the classroom. The Ph.D. in English thus aims to produce colleagues whose work is academically rigorous, but who are also not afraid to inject intellectual adventurousness into their theory and practice.

The English Department at Ashoka University has strengths in literary theory, Indian literatures (including Dalit and Sufi literatures), Translation Studies, global medieval and early modern literature, Indian Shakespeares, Precolonial literature of European-Indian encounter, Queer Theory, Digital Humanities, Performance Studies, Postcolonial Literature, Modernism, Film Studies, and Ecocriticism.

Students thinking of applying to the Ph.D. programme in English at Ashoka are advised to first visit the university website and acquaint themselves with faculty specializations before devising a possible topic of research. The programme will only accept students whose specific research interest makes a clear fit with the scholarship of one or more members of the faculty.

All our PhD students are fully funded for a period of five years. In addition, we also offer funds for books and travel, including for international conferences.

Requirements

Requirements to Apply

Students with an MA or MPhil in English (with 55% or higher). We will also consider applicants from non-English backgrounds so long as they can demonstrate expertise in the field of English literature.

To apply to the Ph.D. in English, applicants need to complete an online application form and to provide the following:

Statement of Purpose (700 words)

Research essay on student’s area of interest (3500 words): We are looking for a critical writing sample and not a research proposal or programmatic abstract of your dissertation. The writing sample can be an academic essay or a chapter of an undergraduate or graduate (MA or MPhil) thesis that best represents your academic interests.

Two academic letters of recommendation

Applications to the PhD programme are based on the online application followed by

a) a written examination of the longlisted candidates and

b) an interview of candidates shortlisted after the written examination.

Requirements for the Ph.D. in English

As part of the programme, students sign up for a maximum of 12 credits–3 4000L English courses of 4 credits each–during each semester. Among the total of 12 required courses, students can opt for a maximum of two Independent Study Modules (ISM) on topics of their devising, and with professors of their choosing (provided the professors are willing). The maximum number of courses that students can take in other departments is three across the first two years.

Alongside these courses, the Ph.D. students also have to fulfil a teaching requirement for 6 semesters.

Timeline for applications: 2023-24 Applications Open: 20 January, 2024 Applications Close: 21 February, 2024 Online Written Exam for longlisted candidates: 17 March, 2024 Shortlist and Interviews: End April Decisions: Early May

The first two years will consist of coursework. Each PhD student must take three courses – of four credits each – per semester. This will allow students to study a wide range of theories and texts as they move towards formulating their dissertation topic.

Monsoon Semester

Mandatory Courses – Introduction to Literary Theory

Elective Courses – Two elective courses, at the 4000 level; classes at any other level will require special permission from the professor

Spring Semester

Mandatory Courses – Research Methods and Ethics

Elective Courses – One elective course at the 4000-level; classes at any other level will require special permission from the professor

Teaching Requirement –  Pedagogy Seminar: TA for one undergraduate class

End of Summer 1 / Beginning of Year 2: Written Qualifying Exam based on a mandatory list of tests. The list for this exam will involve literature stretching from 800 CE to the present. You will be provided with a list of 100 texts from among which you should pick 25, with the stipulation that at least half the texts should date from before 1800.

Elective Courses – Three elective courses, including, preferably, a seminar in Advanced Theory

Teaching Requirement – A Pedagogy Workshop and GA for the ASP Proseminar

Teaching Requirement – GA for the ASP Proseminar

Second week of the fifth semester in Year 3: Oral Qualifying Exam

PhD students must select at least 7 of their 9 elective courses from the department’s 4000-level graduate seminars. With the permission of the DGS, students can take two of their electives in the form of an ISM, an upper-level UG course, or a course in another department.

The maximum number of courses you can take in other departments is three across two years. The PhD Director can provide for exceptions to this rule under compelling circumstances.

End of third year: Defend a 10-12 page dissertation prospectus which will allow students to advance to the dissertation-writing stage of the PhD program. This prospectus will include a rationale for, and an outline of, the stakes of the proposed dissertation.

Years 4 and 5:-

The fourth and fifth years will be spent in researching and writing the thesis.

Teaching Requirement – Teach one Critical Thinking Seminar in one semester of your fourth or fifth year

End of fifth year: Dissertation submission and defense.

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The Doctoral Degree in English is one of the most coveted programs introduced by the college in the academic year 2022-23 currently being run by the Department. The department is having distinguished research supervisors with myriad of research and academic experience.

The thrust areas of this program is used to promote the canonical as well as emerging domains in the English that can shape the education in English Language, English Literatures, Applied Linguistics and study of English as interdisciplinary areas including philosophy, psychology, sciences, social sciences, technology, artificial intelligence and language etc. In addition, the Department has also taken cognizance of newer areas such as researches across the media, post-colonial studies and Literature in English, Translation Studies and Cultural Studies with their interdisciplinary orientation and research in these areas are being encouraged. Consequently, we at the Department have opened our Doctoral programme to newer areas and methodologies and welcome a greater numbers of research scholars from India and abroad.

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• Programme Code ST1226
• Course Type Ph.D.
• Mode of study Full time
• Campus Vidyavihar - Mumbai
• Institute K J Somaiya College of Arts and Commerce

Eligibility

Progression monitoring, important points, guidelines for a research proposal.

Candidates must have a Master’s Degree in English from a UGC recognized University with 55% marks or above or its equivalent, and the candidates from Reserved Categories must have 50% marks. In addition, the candidates should have passed SET/ NET/JRF examinations or should hold M. Phil. Degree in English from UGC recognized University. If required, you may refer VCD No. Exam./Thesis/Uni./VCD/947 of 2018 dated 15th June, 2018 available on University of Mumbai website for more details.

• M.A./M.A. Hon. in English, Foreign Languages, Linguistics, TESOL
• Entrance Examination in case of subject/faculty change candidates
• Advanced level proficiency in the English Language
• Qualifying GPA/Percentage in the previous exam (As per the University guidelines)
• M.Phil./SET/NET in relevant subject
• Statement of Research Interest (SRI) in not more than 1000 words

Documents required at the Time of application

Following documents are required to be uploaded ‘Online’ along with duly filled Google Form link given below:

• Mark sheets of Graduate and Post-Graduate Degrees (Statements of Marks) and Degree Certificates
• Caste Certificate, Caste Validity, Non-creamy layer Certificate and all the relevant documents if any.
• PET/ SET /NET /JRF Certificate or M. Phil. Passing and Degree Certificate

Intake Capacity:

The allotted intake capacity to the Research Centre is 18 for the academic year 2022-23. However, the intake capacity will be as per the availability of seats with research supervisors.

Progress will be monitored in accordance with the University of Mumbai’s regulations as stated in the latest VCD.

Pre PhD Coursework Structure (12 Credits)

Doctoral researchers for the PhD in English will be examined in three parts.

• The first part relates to the coursework. The candidates need to score at least 50% in the assessment of each course. However, candidates who have successfully completed M.Phil. in the relevant subject and discipline are exempt from this part.
• The second part is a thesis, which is an original body of work representing the methods and results of the research project. The minimum limit is 80,000 words for the main text. The word limit does not include appendices (if any), essential footnotes, introductory parts and statements, or the bibliography and index. At the time of thesis submission, the candidate must have published research articles and make presentation(s) at conferences as specified in the VCD.
• The third part includes an open defence at the Viva voce.

Research Supervisor

The proposed PhD programme is intended to involve English not only as a language of instruction but also as a core component. A teacher registered/recognized as a PhD supervisor in English with research interest publications in English studies may act as the primary/first supervisor. Owing to the interdisciplinary and inter/multilingual scope of research areas, faculty members relevant disciplines may participate in this Doctoral Program as co-supervisors as needed. The primary supervisor will normally be the main contact throughout the doctoral research journey and will have overall responsibility for academic supervision.

• It is recommended that to be eligible as primary research supervisor, the concerned teacher, (even though they are already registered as Research Guide/Supervisor in English), should get a separate recognition from the University as Research Supervisor in Applied Language Studies in English.
• Besides the existing norms of the University for Recognition as research supervisor/guide, the concerned teacher must have minimum three Research Papers published in National/International/ research journals on English language studies.

Research Advisory Committee

The research centre shall constitute the RAC as per the latest VCD of the University. The research advisory committee with the centre will scrutinise the proposal for research and will hold the formal presentation of the scholar and forward the recommendations to the RRC at the University.

A research proposal is a document explaining what you would like to research for your doctorate. It is important that the candidate knows about the particular requirements of the research centre before submitting their application. In general, the proposal should have the following:

The Title of the Topic Area

The title should be concise and descriptive. An informative but catchy title proves effective.

Research Area

The proposal should indicate the intended research area. The candidate might also refer to the way in which their own background and experience give them competence in their chosen area. They should avoid broad research areas as a PhD topic or one that has no relevance to the research areas of research supervisors registered with the University of Mumbai. Also, avoid vague descriptions of your research interests.

Rationale/Significance

An overview of the research question, explaining why it is of academic and or practical importance, should be provided. Focus on key questions within the candidate’s niche area to demonstrate that the proposed research is manageable and can be completed within the normal time period allowed.

The objectives should be formulated with the hypothesized conclusion of one's research in mind for a more cohesive research framework. Further, it is perfectly acceptable for the objectives to not be met due to incompatible research findings in the course of your research. However, this process should be detailed in your research work nevertheless.

Review of Literature

The proposal should demonstrate that the candidate is aware of existing debates and issues raised in relevant bodies of literature. They should indicate the importance of previous research in the concerned area. References to key articles and texts should be made to show that the candidate appreciates the relevance of those references to their research area. The proposal needs to indicate how the candidate’s project fits into the secondary literature/criticism on this topic as well as how their own research question might make a useful contribution to the area. Since any PhD is expected to be an original piece of research, you should be able to demonstrate that your proposed area has not been studied before or that it examines a previously studied area through a new perspective/methodology etc.

Research Method

The candidate needs to demonstrate an awareness of the methodological tools available to them and show some understanding of those suitable for their research. Descriptions of the method may include the design, procedures, the sample, and any instruments (interviews, case studies, modelling, etc.) that will be used, where applicable.

Plan Outline/Timeline

Add a plan for the work to be undertaken. It should explain roughly how long you would spend on each chapter, what each chapter may be about, etc. Also, give a tentative timeline of the proposed work. Please ensure that your timeline is realistic. It should not seem over-ambitious to potential reviewers.

Bibliography

You need to include a shortlist of references to key articles and texts.

Length of the proposal

The proposal should normally be 1500 to 2000 words long.

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• Admission Criteria: Shoolini University's multiple choice entrance test, and assessment of research aptitude through concept note & faculty interaction

Eligibility : Four year graduation degree by research or two year masters degree in English Literature/ related discipline with minimum 55% marks

• Duration : 3 years
• Admission Criteria : Shoolini University's multiple choice entrance test, and assessment of research aptitude through concept note & faculty interaction

The PhD in English is a program at Shoolini University. This rigorous academic program cultivates advanced expertise in English literature, language, and critical theory. It is designed for individuals who want to deepen their understanding of literary texts, cultural contexts, and theoretical frameworks. The program typically involves coursework, comprehensive exams, and original research leading to a dissertation. Students engage with a wide range of literary periods, genres, and critical approaches, honing their analytical, writing, and research skills.

This program prepares graduates for careers in academia, teaching, publishing, and other fields where advanced literary and critical thinking skills are valued. It offers an opportunity to contribute to scholarly conversations in the discipline and to explore the complexities of literary expression and its impact on society and culture.

Research scholars are mentored by renowned faculty passionate about the English language, conducting ground-breaking research. In addition, they benefit from the close interaction with eminent litterateurs.

The university collaborates with renowned universities worldwide for student exchange programs , faculty exchange, and more. Prominent among these are the University of Arkansas, USA; Lanzhou University, China; University of Naples, Italy; Taipei Medical University, Taiwan; Gachon University, South Korea; South Dakota Mines University, USA.

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Purnima Bali

PhD (HPU), Accolades: (‘Young Faculty Award 2016’, ‘Bright Educator Award-2017’, and ‘Bright Educator Award 2018)

Deepshikha Thakur

Diploma (Psychotherapy & Counseling) Yoga University- Dev Sanskriti Vishwa Vidyalaya Haridwar, MA, NET, PhD pursuing (Yoga)

UGC NET, Former Yoga Therapist at Kasturba Medical Hospital (Manipal), Pursuing PhD (Yoga)

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PhD (English) Dept of English & Cultural Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh

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B Ed, MA English

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Enrolling in a PhD program helps you begin or continue research in the field you're passionate about. You can delve deeper, make new discoveries, improve conceptual tactics and apply those concepts through the research conducted. You can decide what to work on, how to work, and chart your journey with support and guidance from a supervisory team.

Why should I pursue a PhD from Shoolini University?

Shoolini University is India’s No.1 Research University (QS World University Rankings, Asia-2023) with 150+ programs and top placements & internships in India. Over the past decade, Shoolini has built a worldwide network of partner universities to foster exchange opportunities, collaborative academic programs, faculty engagement and research, and other activities. Shoolini offers study abroad opportunities with scholarships to top universities in the USA, Australia, UK, South Korea, Taiwan, Japan, and Italy, among others. Shoolini has filed 1200+ patents; its h-index is >100 with Field Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI) of 2.22. It has 104+ state-of-the-art laboratories, 9 Centres of Excellence, and 2 Shoolini Researchers are among the Top 1% Scientists of the world.

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Students with a minimum CGPA score of 7.5/10 in the four-year-undergraduate program (FYUP) will now be eligible for PhD admissions, without having to complete a master’s program, according to the new regulations on the award of PhD degree finalised by the University Grants Commission (UGC).

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The institution's accreditation by appropriate agencies means the program meets high standards of academic excellence. However, other factors, such as the field of research, number of publications, collaborations, etc., are also considered.

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Doctoral programs require intensive training in research methods. This includes interviews, surveys, questionnaires, clinical trials, and laboratory experiments. These skills are put into practice when the candidate conducts fieldwork for the dissertation. Skills gained in qualitative and quantitative research methodology and statistical analysis are transferable to non-academic research environments, particularly for industrial research. In addition, employers outside of academia seek individuals with sound research skills to carry out projects at think tanks and research institutes in both the private and government sectors.

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Ph.D English Syllabus and Subjects

The Ph.D in English syllabus is divided into different specializations. A Ph.D in English course imparts specific theoretical knowledge in the subject areas to the students, such as Social Studies, Management, Language, Psychology, Politics, and so on.

Semester Wise Ph.D in English

Like any other academic degree, Ph.D in English Subjects and Syllabus teaches students in classrooms through theory and practical lectures, internships, research projects, and assignments, among other things. Many PhD English course include mandatory field visits, and students must present their dissertation work, which they must have completed during their project internship or field trip after two years. The syllabus for Ph.D. in English specialized wise are:

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All Ph.D. in English subjects are taught in different specialization courses, which help students understand the knowledge and pursue a better job scope in the future. Moreover, some subjects are related to the arts and humanities syllabus, like Language, History, Education, Writing, Theory, Philosophy, etc.

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The Ph.D. in English syllabus and course curriculum is structured into two categories, namely core and practicals, research proposals, etc. The course for the curriculum has been divided into many papers, which have subjects consisting of an introduction to the English language and literature. Some of the Ph.D. in English course details are:

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• Live Demo Sessions
• The emphasis of Practical and Theoretical Learning
• Guest Lectures, Seminars, and Workshop
• Group Assignment and Discussion
• Learning through Industrial Visit
• Research & Development

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• PhD Study in India – A Guide for 2024

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The Indian higher education system has expanded at a simply phenomenal rate during the 21st Century - and it shows no sign of stopping. This rapid growth in the number of individual PhD universities is also producing a range of research opportunities , ranging from cutting-edge Science and Engineering projects to unique programmes exploring the country's own diverse history and culture.

This page provides a comprehensive introduction to PhD study in India, with information on universities, colleges, fees, funding opportunities, average duration and eligibility requirements.

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Phd opportunities in india - what's on offer for 2024.

India's rich culture and stunning geography need little introduction and are a universal part of its appeal as a visitor destination. When it comes to international study, however, there's arguably never been a better time to consider a longer-term stay as a PhD student in India.

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• Diversity and specialisation - Whether you want to research Business Management, Bombay Cinema or Buddhist Philosophy, the scope of options for PhD study in India means there's almost certainly an excellent programme available for you.
• Affordability and accessibility - PhD fees in India vary a lot, but are often surprisingly low. Meanwhile, English is widely spoken and is adopted as the language of instruction at a wide range of universities.
• Increasing global recognition - University rankings have taken some time to catch up with the speed of India's higher education expansion, but this is beginning to change. Several of India's leading universities and institutes now feature in international league tables for 2024.
• Youth and dynamism - India's current population is one of the youngest in the world, demographically speaking. This fresh and dynamic outlook helps drive a culture of innovation and entrepreneurialism. You'll fit right in as a PhD researcher looking to develop new ideas and approaches.

India's universities can also claim some impressive alumni, including the current CEOs of Microsoft (Satya Nadella) and Google (Sundar Pichai). So, in a way, they may well have helped you find this page.

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Indian universities

India's higher education system is one of the world's biggest, with well over 1000 different universities. It's also one of the most diverse, as these institutions fall into a range of different categories.

This has the potential to seem confusing, but, for prospective PhD students, the differences between individual universities (or groupings) won't generally be as important as the specific research projects and programmes they offer.

University types

There are five different varieties of university with the potential to offer PhD programmes in India. In most cases the distinction between these groups concerns the way in which they are established and administered.

The Indian higher education system is made up of the following:

• 47 Central Universities - As their name suggests, these are centrally administered by the Indian Government through its Department of Higher Education. This group includes some of India's oldest research universities, as well as some newer and more specialised institutions.
• 390 State Universities - These are set up and governed by individual Indian states and provinces. They include a wide range of institutions, many of which specialise in certain subjects.
• 307 Private Universities - These are also set up within (and accredited by) individual states or provinces, but are established by independent organisations. They often tend to focus more on international recruitment than Central or State ('public') universities.
• 124 Deemed to be Universities - This group includes a wide range of institutions that weren't set up as universities, but are currently recognised as having university-level expertise in certain subjects. As such they may carry out associated research and teaching.
• 138 Institutes of National Importance - These are India's premier centres for teaching, scholarship and research. Each is established or recognised by a specific act of parliament and designated with particular specialisms and objectives. See below for more details.

PhD colleges in India

India is also home to over 39,000 colleges, but things aren't quite as vast (or complicated) as they seem. Indian higher education colleges tend to be affiliated with local state universities, helping deliver the teaching for the degree programmes those universities award.

In practice, this system is actually quite similar to the collegiate university model adopted within older UK universities such as Oxford and Cambridge : the student studies within a college towards a qualification granted by its associated university.

Some Indian colleges specialise in postgraduate (or 'post-graduate') programmes, effectively functioning like the graduate schools operated by universities in the USA or Canada.

Institutions of National Importance

India's Institutions of National Importance (INIs) are its most prestigious higher education institutions, tasked with strategic academic and professional objectives. Most are highly specialised and are organised into appropriate networks based on the subjects they pursue.

At present the list of INIs includes:

• 23 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) - these focus primarily on Engineering and related subjects. Together with the National Institutes of Technology (below) they award the majority of Indian PhDs in these disciplines.
• 31 National Institutes of Technology (NITs) - these also focus on Engineering as well as related subjects such as Architecture and Management.
• 20 Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) - these are India's premier centres for professional training and research in Business and Management. Most of the programmes they offer award postgraduate degrees, including the Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) - equivalent to a PhD.
• 7 Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs) - these conduct research and training in a broad range of scientific fields.
• 7 National Institutes of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPERs) - focussing on Pharmacy, Pharmacology and related Chemical Sciences.
• 7 All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMs) - focussing on professional training and qualification in Medicine and related Health Sciences.
• 3 Schools of Planning and Architecture (SPAs) - focussing on professional training and research in Architecture and related subjects.

Needless to say, the INIs include some of India's highest ranked and most internationally renowned universities, making them a strong choice for international PhD study in appropriate subjects.

Subject specialisms

It's quite common for Indian universities to focus on particular subjects or even to specialise in these subjects at a postgraduate level. This can make it easier to find appropriate universities for your PhD, but it does mean that not all provide comprehensive research opportunities.

Indian university cities

The sheer size of India's university system means that opportunities for PhD study exist right across the country. However, there are a number of key 'hubs' for study and research. These include major cities such as Mumbai , Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad , Kanpur and Pune .

Indian university rankings

Global rankings are beginning to reflect the growth of India's university system and its increasing expertise in key subject areas. The country's Institutes of Technology (IITs) are particularly well ranked, with several in the current Times Higher Education world top 500:

Do rankings matter for PhD study?

University rankings can help you choose a PhD project or programme, provided you know what to look at. Our guide explains how to use rankings as a prospective postgraduate.

Accreditation

Universities in India are overseen by the University Grants Commission . This is an official body ensuring that higher education in India is properly supported and meets appropriate standards.

PhD structure

The Indian PhD is an advanced research qualification, designed for students who have already completed undergraduate and (usually) postgraduate training.

As a doctoral student, you'll set out to independently research an original topic with the support of at least one supervisor (an academic at your university with relevant expertise and experience). At the end of your degree you'll submit a thesis describing your research activities and results.

In this sense, PhD study in India is very similar to other countries. However, as you'd expect from a country with such a large - and diverse - higher education system, there are a few differences.

Most Indian universities award the standard PhD as an academic research doctorate. Some also provide other qualifications, including more specialised doctorates:

• Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) - A PhD-level qualification usually offered by Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs). An FPM may include professional training, comparable to that involved in a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree. Programmes usually last for up to five years.
• Doctorate in Pharmacy (Pharm D) - A specialised professional qualification usually lasting for at least six years.
• Master of Philosophy (MPhil) - A shorter academic research qualification (lasting one to two years), also offered in the UK and other countries. Some MPhil programmes allow progression to a full PhD.

PhD programmes

It's common for Indian universities to establish doctoral programmes within which their postgraduate students receive additional training and support as they carry out their research.

At State Universities, these are often organised by local affiliated colleges (effectively operating as the university's graduate school). More specialised Institutions of National Importance may run a single doctoral programme within which all of their students work on related topics.

PhD programmes often commence with a coursework phase . This provides any specialist subject knowledge and research skills a student needs in order to carry out their own independent research.

The coursework component of your PhD will usually be completed in your first year (this may be shorter if you already have relevant qualifications and training at Masters level). After this you will prepare a synopsis of your project and be assigned an appropriate supervisor to guide your research.

From this point on you will work more independently, carrying out research and collecting results upon which to construct your thesis.

Programme length

In most cases, the duration of a PhD in India is around three years . It's possible to study for longer, but some universities may set a maximum registration period for doctoral students - this is usually around five years, if so.

Academic year

The Indian academic year usually runs from May to July . As a PhD student you will normally complete coursework and other training within this teaching period. However, your research project will be ongoing.

Assessment and examination

The main criteria for the award of an Indian PhD is the quality of the doctoral thesis you produce at the end of your degree.

You will first submit your thesis internally. This can be a more significant stage in India than elsewhere. Multiple faculty members will often be involved and these may request corrections and resubmissions before allowing a student to proceed to their external examination.

Once your university is satisfied, your thesis will be orally examined by one or more external examiners. In India this is known as the 'Open Defence'. The title is appropriate as these examinations usually take place in a ceremonial setting and in front of an audience including your fellow students, faculty, family and friends.

Don't be put off by the prospect of being examined 'live' in this way: The Open Defence is a well-deserved opportunity to take pride in your work and the expertise it has produced.

Publication requirements

In addition to completing your thesis itself, you may be expected to have produced a peer-reviewed publication before your doctorate can be awarded. This may seem daunting to a new or prospective student, but you'll soon find that you're already producing work of a high standard as part of researching your doctoral thesis.

Your faculty will probably maintain a list of the journals it regards as being acceptable and your supervisor will be able to advise you on the preparation of your research for publication.

Fees and funding

India is a comparatively inexpensive destination for PhD study, though the actual cost of a PhD in India will vary between universities and regions.

There is no set fee for PhD study at Indian universities. Generally, State Universities will be cheaper than Private Universities, but neither are especially expensive by international standards.

International students won't necessarily pay more to study in India, though some universities may restrict the number of 'foreign students' they enrol.

Programmes are generally between USD $2,000-5,000 per year, though some universities will charge more. The best approach is to identify an institution with appropriate facilities and expertise for your PhD, then inquire as to its fees.

You'll also have some other costs to cover for an Indian PhD. These may include registration and application fees as well as fees for your eventual PhD examination. Most will be fairly minor expenses, but it's worth checking with your university in advance and confirming exactly what - and how much - you'll be required to pay.

PhD funding

The main source of government support for international students in India is the ICCR Scholarship Scheme , formerly known as the General Scholarship Scheme (GSS). This provides funding for students from specific countries to study at Bachelors, Masters or PhD level in India, with some restrictions on subjects and programmes.

International applicants with Indian heritage may also be eligible to apply to the Scholarship Programmes for Diaspora Children (SPDC) scheme. However, this support may be restricted to undergraduate programmes.

A list of other scholarships and fellowships for study in India is maintained on the University Grants Commission website .

Most Indian universities will also have their own scholarships and fee waivers available for their students, though not all of these will be available to international applicants. You can view a partial list of institutions offering international fee waivers on the Indian Government website . Note that these waivers may not necessarily be for PhD programmes or other postgraduate courses.

PhD funding guides

There's plenty of support out there for you to complete a doctorate in India (or elsewhere). Our PhD funding guides will help you make sense of your options.

Applying for a PhD in India

Some Indian universities use admissions portals to help manage their applications. Others will accept direct applications, or advertise specific opportunities .

Admission requirements

To be eligible to study a PhD in India, you have to have a Masters degree in a relevant subject, usually with an overall grade of at least 55% (or the equivalent).

Candidates will also be expected to have the necessary language skills for their course. English is one of India's official languages and is used for teaching at most of its universities/ However, some specialised universities will teach in Hindi , Urdu or other Indian languages.

There is no age limit for doing a PhD in India. Most PhDs take between three and five years to complete so it's worth considering what you want to do after completing your degree.

In July 2022, the UK and Indian governments signed a mutual agreement to formally recognise eachother's higher education qualifications. This means that if you studied your Masters degree in the UK, it will automatically be recognised as the equivalent of an Indian Masters (and vice-versa!) This should make the application process easier for UK students looking to do a PhD in India.

The Indian PhD application process

Indian PhD applications are usually competitive. Each university will have a specific number of places available on its PhD programmes each year and will use a system of entrance examinations, interviews and research proposal assessment to select the best candidates.

Individual institutions are free to manage this process themselves, but most will follow the same general steps.

PhD notifications

First, the university will establish how many places it has available for its PhD programmes. These places are then published as a 'notification' for that round of PhD admissions.

Notifications for the next academic year will usually be published in the previous Autumn. You can find them by searching university websites. You can also check the PhD opportunities listed here on FindAPhD.

The Research Eligibility Test (RET)

Once you have responded to its PhD notification, your prospective university will begin to assess your suitability for doctoral work.

PhD applicants in India are normally required to complete a Research Eligibility Test (RET): this is a written exam confirming that you have the necessary subject knowledge and expertise to carry out advanced research in your chosen discipline.

The content of the RET will be specific to your university and programme. In some cases universities will use relevant examination material from its own Masters degrees (as this is the level you should be working at as a PhD student).

You check the requirements and process for your RET before you begin your application. It may be the case that you are required to attend a physical exam in India (along with other students). Your university should be able to tell you if it makes any alternative arrangements for international students.

The next step (after a satisfactory RET performance) is to attend a PhD interview . Your university will normally publish details of candidates invited to interview as a formal part of its PhD admissions round.

The most important part of your interview day will be the interview itself, during which you will answer questions about your interests and experience and (hopefully) demonstrate that you are a suitable candidate for its programme.

The university will also use this opportunity to check and assess your application documents . You will normally be asked to bring certificates and transcripts related to your existing qualifications, as well as other materials related to your application. The exact requirements will be published along with your interview details.

Research proposals

Your previous qualifications, RET score and interview performance will confirm you are suitably qualified and prepared for a place on an Indian PhD programme. Some universities may also wish to check the details for the topic you plan to explore with your PhD. If so, they will ask you to submit a research proposal .

This may be a separate stage in your application, or it may be part of your interview process. Again, you should check your university's requirements.

Application portals

Some Indian universities partner with external services to help manage their admissions. This can make your application a lot easier, with additional support and guidance available on the exact requirements.

The most important application portal for international students in India is EdCIL . This is an official partner service, designated by the Indian Government to support applications from students seeking to study abroad in India.

Application fees

Some universities (and portals) will charge fees during their application process. These cover the costs of registering and processing applications as well as the administration of examinations and interviews.

Individually, these fees are likely to be quite small (often less than $10 at a time). However, it's a good idea to make a note of all the required fees at the beginning of your application and ensure you don't end up paying more than you expect.

Student visas

You'll need a visa to study in India as an international student. This is usually easy to obtain, provided you are a genuine student and have been accepted to study at an Indian university.

India issues various visas, but the one you'll require as a PhD student is, surprisingly enough, a student visa . This is normally valid for up to five years and allows multiple entries into India during your course.

Application requirements

The materials required for an Indian student visa application will usually include:

• Proof of admission to your university (you'll need this before you start your application)
• Personal documents (your passport and other details)
• Financial evidence (confirming you have sufficient money to support yourself during your course)

The cost of your visa will depend on the country you apply from. Currently prices range from $14-$118 .

Application process

Before you begin your visa application you should check your requirements with an Indian Misson (embassy) in your home country. At this point you may also be asked to submit required documents and pay the appropriate visa fee (this will depend on your nationality and situation). You can then apply for your visa online using a service set up by the Indian Government.

PhD life in India

Want to know more about what it's like to live in India during a PhD? Our detailed guide covers everything from accommodation and living costs to culture and entertainment.

An Indian PhD will qualify you well for further work related to your research area, in India or elsewhere. The expansion of the Indian university sector is creating many opportunities for academic work in the country and your experience of Indian higher education will prepare you well for these kinds of roles.

As of July 2022, all undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications earned in India are automatically recognised in the UK (and vice versa). This means that you'll be able to use your Indian PhD to more easily access a wide range of job opportunities in the UK.

It is usually possible to extend a student visa if you find work in India, or to apply for a separate employment visa (provided you have evidence of a suitable job offer). Your university should be able to provide more information and guidance during your PhD.

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KALEIDOSCOPE OF THEMES IN INDIAN WRITING IN ENGLISH

India, as a nation, has the unique distinction of accepting foreign influences and not just incorporating it into our daily lives but also nativising it and making it ours. The best example to prove this phenomena is the acceptance of English, a foreign language, as our own. Indian English Literature has been growing in leaps and bounds till this day. The Indian English Writers have written about a variety of issues which can cater to the infinite areas of interest of the reading public. The Indian English novels have proved their mark in the global literary scenario by the manner in which the writers have captured the interest and imagination of the reader through poignant portrayals of various themes such as East-West conflict, multi-culturalism, social realism, gender issues, comic aspect of human nature, ecological concerns, magic realism, diasporic writings and the like. Some of the dominant themes which have captured the imagination of the readers and have managed to create an everlasting niche for themselves are as follows :-Historical, Political and Nationalist themes, Social realism, Indian diaspora and Immigration, Individual Experiences, Feminism and Women's Empowerment and Modern themes. The new English writings exhibits confidence in tackling new themes and experiments with new techniques and approaches to handle these themes. The present day Indian English writers are rapidly expanding India's literary horizons in novels and short stories and have accomplished to produce a phenomenal quantity of work with a magnificent diversity of themes. The unique kaleidoscope of themes in Indian English writing showcases the authenticity and uniqueness of the Indian English writers.

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Every literature is a reflection of its own period. The twentieth century in India is remarked to be the era which changed the face of India forever. The pre-independence struggle along with the changing political and social atmosphere set the tone for the early 1900s, while the crux of these uprisings led to the ultimate freedom for India from the British colonial rule in mid-1940s. The years that followed were of disarranged and distorted constructions of a new India. From going through the brutal and horrifying partition, to conquering problems internally, India was losing many battles after winning the war. It is at this time, when literature of partition, of history turned into words, came to form a huge canon of its own. The themes changed, from one kind of struggle to another, from past glories to present victories and hopeful futures. On the other hand, India had also to come around the newly acquired language which it couldn't shake off its tongue-English. English kept on cumulating new meanings for Indians by becoming a language they had learned under compulsion and slowly being accepted as a language they felt is now their own. To say that India only went through major political changes in the twentieth century is a huge understatement; as cultural, social, economic, lingual, and psychological changes were equal contributors to twentieth century Indian literature, arisen out of this modern history. This paper attempts to journey across these changing themes and language(s) from the early twentieth century to the dawn of twenty-first, when Indian fiction in English explored, expanded, and underwent many impactful currents of change, only today, to be widely accepted in the West as refined and worthy.

ARTI NIRMAL

The paper is an attempt to trace the emerging trends in the Indian English fiction, particularly novels in the twenty first century. Literature of the present century is very different from the previous one as it has new issues and challenges to address. In fact, the very concept of culture as well as literature has undergone enormous change over the years and with these changing paradigms, the authors too are experimenting profusely with themes, styles and techniques of writing in order to properly and effectively communicate the new sensibilities of contemporary time. History, myth, science, technology, ecology, environment, gender, politics-all are being told and re-told from myriad perspectives. Innovative forms and techniques are coming into being such as graphic novels, Chick-lit, Science fiction, disability novels, pulp fiction, ecological fiction, gerontological fiction, gay/lesbian novels and various others to capture all the possible aspects of human life and society.

Saikat Banerjee , Mayurakshi Dev , Prayer Elmo Raj

Indian English poetry started with the poems of Henry Derozio, Kashiprasad Ghose, Michael Madhusudan Dutt, Manmohan Ghose. These poets were influenced by their English contemporaries of romanticism viz. Byron, Shelley, Keats, Scott and Moore. Toru Dutt was one among these romantic poets who emphasized on India and her heritage by incorporating a large number of Indian legends in her verse. The romantic Toru Dutt is also a predecessor in respect to the use of the tree in verse as demonstrated by “Our Casuarina Tree”, a predecessor in respect of childhood memories recalled with nostalgia or regret.The poets of the second phase, still romantic in spirit were Sarojini Naidu, Rabindranath Tagore, Aurobindo Ghose and Harindranth Chattopadhyaya. The poetic output of these poets was prolific. Romanticism of these Indian poets was fraught with nationalism, spirituality and mysticism. It was therefore different from English romanticism. Indian romanticism widened the poet’s vision. While Aurbindo’s was the search for the Divine in Man and Tagore’s was the quest for the beautiful in Man and Nature. Both were philosopher poets. Sarojini Naidu’s romantic muse underscored the charm and splendor of traditional Indian life and Indian scene. She had a fine ear for verbal melody as she was influenced not only by English poetry but also by the Persian and Urdu ongoing process of openness in form, reliable and unreliable narration with multiple points of view, and shifting focalisation. In this section of the anthology i.e. “Indian English Short Story” there are five well researched papers. The first paper titled “The women as bonded labourers: A study of Mahasweta Devi’s “Dhouli”, “Shanichari” and “The fairytale of Rajbasa” the author of this paper explores the stories of women who dare to transcend the confines of patriarchy, thereby redefining the ambit of the feminine space. The next paper “Women on the Threshold of Change in Shashi Deshpande’s Shorter Fiction” deals with the changing role of women with the changing time. The paper titled “Mother as a symbol of Compliance in Shashi Deshpande’s The Legacy and Other Stories” tries to portray the stains of agonized motherhood, which seem to come out of the pages, are a blot on a man’s face, who has for centuries, remained insensitive to her prayers, pleas and entreaties, what-so-ever. The paper “Myths Restructured in Shashi Deshpande’s Stone Women” puts forth the seemingly high-pedestalled goddesses in true colours, thus bringing home the crude fact that woman may try to change her form, appearance, position, attire and what not, but can never succeed in altering the male psyche, that has been moulded, dried and conditioned in the furnace of male dominance and superiority. The author of the paper titled “Empowered Women of Shashi Deshpande” tries to highlight how the protagonists of Deshpande now wish to have a whiff of free and fresh air for themselves.

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The paper problematizes various issues, like nomenclature, sense and sensibility, Indian-English and suitability as teaching materials, related to “Indian English Literature” and discusses them in all possible dimensions. The discussion on the appellation concentrates on “Indo-Anglican Literature”, “Indo-English Literature”, “Indo-Western literature” and “Indian English Literature”. The reasons for the last term being dumped by the literary historians, creative writers and critics in favour of “Indian Writing in English” are explored. It is argued that the makers of this hybrid literature neither use Indian English nor do they display Indian sense and sensibility. The paper contests the claim that the diasporic writings are Indian writings. It is postulated that the themes of this literature do not enlighten the reader about the concerns of the main Indian society in the light of the matrix of the multinational publishers and the displaced authors in the capitalists and globalized world. If this literature could be used to achieve the objectives of NEP-2020 and if it could be taught in Indian regional languages are the other issues taken up.

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The book Indian English Novel: Styles and Motives is an anthology of twenty two well explored research articles. It presents diverse facets of motive and stylistic approach adopted by the eminent Indian English novelists from time to time. Authors have tried to bring into surface many new ideas related to Indian English novel. Works and authors taken into consideration are made worthy to be discussed in this anthology and the main focus of this anthology lies in throwing light upon the style and the motive of Indian English novel written by both native and diasporic writers. Works of almost all the Indian novelists from late Indian writer Rabindranath Tagore to recent Indian writer Chetan Bhagat are taken into focal point of discussion and the anthology has hardly missed any important master of fiction and his or her important work of art as regards Indian English novel. In addition to content, the introductory note of this anthology is very resourceful to understand the changing trend of style and motif of Indian English novel. The book will be helpful for both academic and research purposes.

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As we know, England is not the only place in the world where literature in English language is produced. India happens to be the third largest producer of books in English. Indians' contribution to English literature is significant considering the fact that post-1980 Salman Rushdie phenomenon; hundreds of writers have written novels in English. Quite a few of them have won awards at the international level. My paper classifies the themes of 327 novels written after 2000AD by Indian authors, residing in or out of India, and apart from underlining the issues taken up by these writers' deals in detail with three works by different authors, covering three important dimensions of Indian society, viz., youth, family and Diaspora.

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The anthology presents the idea of India from multiple perspectives. 'What constitutes Indianness' has attracted the attention of scholars, thinkers and leaders over the years. In the light of Indian Fiction scene an attempt is made to approach multiple cultures and conflicting ideologies that co-existed in India through dialogic mode. The inclusion of bhasha fiction implies that Regional Fiction in English that focussed on micro issues is complementary to Indian English Fiction that dealt with macro issues.

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The British Government established English as a language in India. As a result, English would almost certainly perish as a language in India. It grew into something more. From a historical standpoint, Indian English literature has gone through many periods, including Indo-Anglian, Indian-English, and Indian writing in English, and, most recently, Indian English literature. Despite the diversity of its languages, races, and faiths, Indian writing in English has effectively grasped and embodied the multi-cultural, multilingual community. The present study focused on the development of the Indian English Novel of Pre & post-independence period. The main objective of this study to find out the rise and development of the Indian English Novel of multilingual India. Methodology Employed based on qualitative research.

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PHd (Doctor of Philosophy) in English Top Colleges, Admission, Syllabus, Books, Jobs and Scope 2024

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A Ph.D. English qualification is conferred on research scholars after completing research, thesis and related coursework in the English language. Research scholars who proceed further for a Ph.D. English study various ways of analysing texts, and question literature to its depths. Students get training in a pedagogic manner.

Colleges focus on emphasising in the dialogue nature of reading, learning and writing in the subject of English. A research scholar can expect an academic and intellectual adventure when wading through the course of PhD English.The PhD English courses are up to 5 years in duration. This depends on the university offering the course. During the duration of the course, the students would be learning different theories, and texts in the different forms, dialects and sects of English language. The course confers a doctoral degree to the student after they complete the dissertation. Some universities offer credits for their work. Such credits need to be completed in each year, to be eligible to proceed further.

To be eligible for a Ph.D. English course, the student should have completed their Masters's degrees. M.A. in English is required to be completed before one can take admission to Ph.D. in English. They should gain at least 50% marks in their examinations. Some universities and colleges also open up job applications in research on English. Such positions are usually under the titles of Research Fellows. This could be yet another way to get started with a Ph.D. English course. Some universities have entrance examinations for Ph.D.

Table of Content

PhD English Course Highlights

Phd english: what is it about.

2.1   Why Study?

PhD English Admission Process

3.1   Eligibility

3.2   Entrance Examinations

PhD English Top Colleges

4.1   College Comparison

PhD English Syllabus

5.1   Recommended Books

• Course Comparison
• PhD English Job Prospects

7.1   Future Scope

The following table provides information about the top universities that provide PhD English language. We also present information related to admission, fees and placements and entrance examination considered valid for the particular university. The fees for the PhD English course varies across the universities in India. University of Mumbai has a fee of INR 2,500 per year. Students have to pay INR 10,000 for submission of synopsis. Thus in total for a PhD English through University of Mumbai , the student incurs INR 20,000 to 30,000. While some other institutes and universities have fees up to 1,20,000 INR per course.

The scope of work towards Research and development in the English language immensely increments with a PhD English degree. Thus the future prospects of a PhD English is in the domain of improving the language and helping the society at large to reduce jargon and appreciate the complexities of the language. Majorly, the focus will be on careers in writing, communication skills and decoding the complexities of age old literature.

Journalism and media is an ever growing sector and has a high demand of PhD English scholars. One can begin their career from the position of editorial assistant for big publishing houses. Advertising agencies, becoming an advertising agency copywriter or a Public relations officer are some of the best positions to start a career after completing PhD English course.

Another exciting career but which would take time to pick up in growing is to become an author of their own books. Publishing your own books on scholastic subjects is also a good career option.

The starting salaries for students completing PhD English average around INR 31,500 per month. The higher side of the salaries can go up to INR 55,000 per month, while the lowest could be around INR 25,000 per month.

The University Grants Commission has created an integrated program which leads to a PhD English. There is a common entrance test for M.Phil - PhD English integrated program. The student will have to secure 50% marks in the conducted examination. In this course, the M.Phil will be of a 6 month duration instead of 1 year. Eligible students will then continue into PhD, while the rest will continue with the M.Phil course and reappear for the entrance examination.

The table below gives highlights about the PhD English course. Get to know eligibility, course fees, average salary and top recruiting companies for candidates completing PhD English courses.

• The PhD English course is the top most qualification that can be gained in the domain of English language.
• The PhD English course helps to get high level positions where English is used as a primary language. A candidate completing this course gets to work in editorial positions, authorship, copy editors and higher positions where creativity is involved.
• Students who pursue other courses related to Movie Critics, Motion picture editing etc are able to get higher responsibility jobs in the industry.
• Although the start of the career may be similar to students starting their career after Bachelors and Masters, the vertical growth in the career is faster.
• Content editing, authorship, motion picture editing and working as senior editors and head of department in English are some of the roles that are prominent after a PhD English course.

Why Study PhD English?

• PhD English is the top most qualification in English language. The course is designed in such a way that it creates a universal standard in English studies
• The course covers historical usage of English, analysis of current English knowledge relevant in the current social and economic objectives of the country.
• The course brings in pedagogical roles like Educator, Content manager, Technical writers, literary and motion picture critics.
• At the same time PhD English courses create a remarkable approach towards scholastic learning.
• Students who enrol in this course have to register for thesis work. There is a lot of research and development in the usage of English and references to old works in English prose and poetry.

The basic eligibility criteria for gaining admission for PhD English courses is completion of the Masters level course. It could be M.A. in Arts or M.Phil. Students appearing for the final examinations can also apply for the entrance examination. Such students should prepare for the entrance examinations like GATE , CSIR-NET or the State Level Eligibility tests (SLETs).

It is important to remember that examination scores from these examinations are a mandatory requirement for admissions.

Also to remember is SLET scores are relevant only for the state. But examination scores of GATE and CSIR-NET are valid throughout all Indian universities. GATE score is accepted only by some Indian universities, while CSIR-NET score is accepted by all Indian universities.

The admission process for the PhD English course in India is usually straightforward.

Steps to apply for the course:

• Complete Masters in Arts in English language or M.Phil.
• Appear for entrance examination for the PhD entrance examination if required by the university and college.
• Qualify for the All India National Eligibility Test for Lectureship, if required by the concerned university and college.
• Fill up the admission forms raised by the respective university.
• Attach relevant documents, mark sheets and certificates.
• Fill up reservation quota details if any.
• Appear for admission rounds as per instructions given out by the university.

PhD English: Eligibility

• The candidate should have completed 10+2+3+2 of continuous study.
• For taking admission in the PhD English program, the minimum eligibility is to have a Masters qualification in English language.
• A Masters qualification can either be Masters of Arts in English language (M.A. English) or a Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) .
• Students who have completed the courses or are in their final year examinations are eligible to apply for the PhD English admission process.
• Some universities may want a practical or work experience of a few years before one can apply for admission to the PhD courses.

PhD English Entrance Examinations

A meritorious student can get admission to PhD English in a number of ways.Apart from the above entrance exams, university level examinations are also conducted by respective universities. Some universities conduct admissions on the basis of merit.

Important dates of Entrance Exams

How to Prepare for PhD English Entrance Exams?

• The entrance tests for PhD English courses are generally in Multiple Choice Questions - MCQ - pattern. The CSIR – NET   has 120 questions in 3 sections. The total marks that can be gained from the exam is 200. It has negative marking as well. The exam is conducted in English and Hindi languages.
• The MCQ questions are based on various subjects relevant to the stream. The exams have negative marking in them and thus a good score can be gained only after correctly answering the questions.
• Points to remember while attempting the examinations: The questions being asked in the examinations are not straight forward. They can be tricky. Thus it is very important to read the question twice or thrice before answering the question. It is very important to stay updated on the knowledge of the subject. There are a good number of questions which are based on the current updated knowledge and information.
• Confirm the dates of the examinations and related concerns. Admit cards, admission rounds, entrance exam date and time of reporting are important to take note.
• And most importantly, stay calm on the day of the exam. Stay grounded and do not get anxious about the exam.

How to get admission to a top Phd English college?

Admissions in India for Top PhD English colleges is a straightforward process.

• Maintain a good performance record while pursuing M.A English or M.Phil. courses.
• Appear for examinations like GATE, NET and university specific examinations.
• Keep knowledge related to general subjects, English prose and poetry.
• Keep a watch on the previous year cut off marks in the entrance examinations.
• Through the last year of your masters course, dedicate a whole year for the preparation of exams for PhD English.
• Try to give mock tests, papers available online or in your college library.
• Short list the colleges you would want to take admission into. Keep in mind, not all states have top colleges in PhD English. Thus, be prepared to relocate.
• Keep in mind your future goal. A PhD English from different colleges will give varied scope after completion of PhD.
• Since you would be spending up to 5 years in PhD English, keep a watch on side courses that can be done along, to help boost your career options.

The table below gives a list of top colleges in India , where one can take admission for PhD English. Find details related to fees, admission process, accreditation and location for these colleges:

PhD English College Comparison

The table below gives a comparison between the Loyola College and Presidency College of Chennai. Both of them provide PhD English courses.

Find out the difference between them in key areas.

Source: College Websites

A PhD English course is about deep introspection and societal awareness. While the names of the subjects could change from university to university, PhD students learn through the following domains.

The table below gives a detailed syllabus of the PhD English course. The syllabus is a comprehensive presentation. Individual universities may add some more sections as may be applicable.

The first year starts with Research Methodology which is a theoretical approach to the subject. Further, the student gets to prepare their research proposal for their PhD. They would also focus on elective subjects at 500 level and participate in pedagogy based seminars.

In the further years, there is a focus on advanced theories. Students are expected to take up independent studies while logistically assisting their professors with UG courses.

PhD English Recommended Books

The following is the list of Indian Authors in English literature:

The following is the list of international Authors in English literature:

PhD English Course Comparison

• PhD English vs PhD English Literature

PhD English literature is a niche course and is offered only by a few universities and colleges in India. PhD English is available at most of the universities.

Below table gives a comparison between both the courses.

PhD English Job Prospects and Career Options

The jobs available after completion of PhD English are related to teaching institutions and creative sectors.

Being the first most places of learning English, schools, colleges are the first areas of importance where PhD English qualified scholars can apply for jobs. They can start with Teacher Assistants and progress to become Head of Departments.

Those PhD holders who have certification in Cinematography or broadcast media can work in the creativity sector as Critics. Critics are like moderators of content.

Critics can also be in publisher houses who would check and moderate books before getting finally published.

PhD English Job Profiles

Following table gives the types of Job profiles that can be gained by research scholars completing PhD English. It is important to remember at this juncture, that a PhD pass out would start at a nominal level or even at entry levels. It is only after a few years of work experience that the candidate becomes eligible for higher positions. But this is usually at a faster rate as compared to Graduates and Post graduates with Masters qualifications.

Given below is a table which shows few of the job profiles after completion of PhD English.

The following graph gives an idea about the salaries of various job profiles and the average annual salaries offered for the same.

Source: Salary Expert

A PhD doctor possesses exceptional analytical and observation skills. Such skills are absolutely required towards the growth of the language, improving the usage by the locales. It also helps to create people who would focus on improving the social produce of a community.

Some of the private companies that engage PhD English scholars are:

• TATA Consultancy
• Eros Entertainment

Even the government sector looks for scholars of high qualifications.

They are required by government companies like:

• Doordarshan
• Press Information Bureau
• Bureau of Outreach & Communication
• Publications Division
• Office of the Registrar of Newspapers for India
• Central Board of Film Certification
• Films Division
• Directorate of Film Festivals
• Electronic Media Monitoring Centre (EMMC)

PhD English Future Scope

The future of PhD English is very bright. Although being a Hindi dominant country, English is used in almost every possible sector and domain. Working as critics, writing books, critic for novels and motion pictures are the current career aspects in India.

Technical writers and certified translators are the need of today in every sector of industry.

Ques. What is the scope of PhD English?

Ans. There is a wide scope of opportunities after completing PhD English. Career options in the field of literature writing, teaching, authorship and public relations officers open up to connect with people.

Ques. Would it be worth doing a PhD English?

Ans. If the meaning of worth is the qualification, then definitely a PhD has the highest worth of study in the language of English. If the worth being searched for is in the career options, then the meaning could differ. A research scholar starts as an assistant for an editor or may start as an information officer. Now even graduate students would get these positions and the salaries may not be hugely different than that of a graduate student.

But if a PhD scholar grows in their career, accepts various challenges, then further growth and benefit of PhD is visible.

Ques. Are there international opportunities for candidates with PhD English?

Ans. Candidates with PhD English would have a lot of scope. Although everyone learns English language, there are only a few works which are done in English language. But English speaking countries would present a lot of opportunities for PhD English language scholars. When we say international opportunities, these mean going abroad to work for a foreign company, or may also mean to work from within India for the international company.

Ques. Can I get admission to Ph.D. after completing B.A.?

Ans. In India, PhD can be pursued only after completing Masters in a relevant subject. Thus a Masters degree is necessary with a focus on English literature.

Ques. Is there a Dual degree option available?

Ans. The University Grants commission has created an integrated course with M.Phil-PhD In this course the M.Phil. is shortened for 6 months duration. The student needs to give an entrance examination after 6 months in the course. Those who gain 55% in the examination will be able to move forward into PhD while the rest will continue with M.Phil.

Ques. What is better for a career; B.A., M.A., M.Phil or PhD English?

Ans. India is a multilingual country with Hindi being the national language. An education in languages is considered to be the utmost important. A graduate student with a B.A. qualification can get jobs in various functional levels. They can take up positions in public relations or even teaching in primary schools. Doing M.A. or M.Phil. opens up opportunities in the secondary and professional course levels in career. When a student goes for PhD there are various opportunities which open up in research, development and growth of the language. Thus a PhD would not necessarily help in government jobs. The salary levels of Masters and PhD holders are almost comparable. But if the PhD scholar aims for a career in English speaking countries, then it would definitely be meritorious.

Ques. What research topics are relevant for PhD English?

Ans. Some of the research topics that can be sought for are:

• Origins of English language
• Early Modern English - Influence of Industrial Revolution
• Challenges of learning English as a second language
• The prominent contributors and writers in English Literature
• The political, economical and sociological effects of English literature in our day to day life.

Ques. How is life after completing PhD English?

Ans. A PhD scholar gets a qualification of Doctor in Philosophy. A PhD scholar is considered as the top most expert in the English language. Jobs in India are available with publisher houses, colleges. Jobs outside India have a brighter scope. A PhD is the top most education qualification being conferred on to successful students.

Ques. What is the registration process for PhD courses at various universities?

Ans. While each university has their own rules for giving admissions, they are governed by the UGC. UGC has laid out requirements for Masters qualification and an entrance test to be conducted. Some universities also consider the score of NET to take admissions in PhD in English. The course has a specified layout of curriculum for 3 to 5 years duration. This includes the academic part, research and development of the Thesis part and teaching part.

Ques. What is a Critics job in the production domain?

Ans. A Critic is a person responsible to assess and rate motion pictures. Critics are required for print and broadcast media. PhD English when covering film studies, news coverage and cinematography with a 4 year certification are able to work in specific roles with a high salary pay scale.

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Insight of my college

my class has been taught by two amazing professors Dr. Neha Soi and Dr. Jasmine Anand. We were taught research methodology by Dr.Jasmine Anand. she has helped us not only in our academics but also taught us to grow and broad our vision as a researcher. Her inclusive method of teaching helped us understand the journey which we have started. She is extremely caring when it comes to her students and is always ready to help in any form. Apart from being an exceptional mentor, she taught us things which cannot e found in any book. She has helped us to see the bigger picture, to get prepared for the experiences or struggles we will go through as a researcher. She has a very professional and disciplined aproach regarding our curriculum which taught us to value discipline and have a well structured approach towards things. We enjoyed and learnt a lot from her.

Campus Life

The campus has a very active social life. There are lot of events and extracurricular activities offered on campus. Students are given lot of options to join different clubs to pursue different passions. We have a centrally air conditioned library where students can study as well as explore wide range of books. Research scholar have their own room available to them. Each student is given their own personal locker and there are computers to access their materials.

Journeying Through Research

In our batch there are six research scholars, pursuing research in different fields within english literature. The faculty-to-student ratio is two is to six, which makes the learning expereince more personalized, inviting diverstity in opinions and interactive sessions. Our professors, Dr. Neha Soi and Dr. Jasmine Anand are two versatile professionals, who are not only wonderful teachers but are also great research experts. Dr. Anand taught us research methodology. Her unique teaching style was characterised by a balance between theorteical knowledge and practical know how of research, which is imperative in enriching our research acumen. The concepts taught by both professors, were aptly substantiated by useful examples that simplfied the argument and made it easy to understand. Their pedagogy style promoted application based knowlege, to make us analyse literature more critically.

Course Curriculum Overview

Our course curriculum is in sync with the critical thought making it more interesting than mundane. It encompasses various theories, catering to various fields of human research that makes it inter-discplinary in nature. The applicaiton based approach of the curriculum makes it more relevant to research as it can be applied in the critical analysis of real world problems.

Mangalayatan University, Aligarh though a PhD Scholar's lens

I am part time PhD scholar. My department is well equipped and faculty members are also very supportive. Hostel facility is good. Students from different parts of the country stay here and study. When I went there for first presentation, I really liked the social atmosphere.

I wanted to pursue PhD from the university which has good grade from NAAC. My priority was Part Time phd course and Mangalayatan University, Aligarh offered that course. Faculty members are well qualified and knowledgeable.

Internships Opportunities

There is a Good Internship opportunities for students with a stipend. The Reputed companies will offer better placement for the students who get top marks or rank in their courses. Projects will be given according to the curriculum, and students' performance will be noted. Further clarifications should be done based on their outcomes and tasks. Faculties help the students and excel them to perform well in their next projects.

Loan/ Scholarship Provisions

For a Ph.D., one has to pay Rs.16500 initially, and for the next year, it would be around 13,000 and continues to the upcoming year too. There is a state scholarship for the scholars who enrolled in Ph.D. They will get financial assistance or a stipend of Rs.5000 per month. Getting a job is easier once the scholar completes his /her course.

My period in Stella

The institution has clubs for music, dance, elocution, and debate and students take part in these events throughout the year when intra-college and inter-college is organized. The institution has a great and updated library with almost all journals available. The class rooms are equipped with smartboards and speakers. Sports and extracurricular activities do happen. The National Cadet Corps is the best in the institution. The dance club is run by students.

Initially, when I joined in 2014 the research fee was 11000 for one year. Later the institution increased it to 18000rs. The research study is for 3 years and extended to another 2 and a bonus of 1 year. JRF is a scholarship a research-based candidate can avail of. Also, there is various financial assistance provided based on one's religion as it's a catholic institution. I used to teach and avail a stipend during my years on campus.

Research scholar at osmania university

I will choose this course for the job .in our college the faculty is very well. the qualified faculty will award a Ph.D. we will write the exam only once time we will get the best masks. this is totally about our college.

Fee payment mode scholarship the scholarship name is Mahatma Jyothi papule scholarship. No hike in fee normal fee ranges to poor people also facility to join in our collage Hostel and Mess also available in our college

A quick view of Ph.D English at Amity University Noida

Ph.D. English helps you become eligible for academic teaching. It is the highest qualification in India. The faculty of the English department is very fine and knowledgeable. They also address individual issues very efficiently. Each Ph.D. scholar gets an individual guide whom they can approach whenever required. The exams are conducted only at the end of the coursework of 1st semester. The exams are conducted efficiently and students are made to prepare for them well in advance.

Placement Experience

Ph.D. scholars in their 3rd semesters are allowed to teach on the campus. They are paid from rs.350-1250 per class depending on their department. After the completion, of course, they also can offer you a permanent teaching job at their campus. The salary would be between 50k to 1lakh per month. I would want to teach on the campus after the completion of my degree.

My college life

I love this course because I decided this course before 12 th class the college faculties are very good quality the teacher teaching method are very good the all teachers help poor students the all teachers love every student of college the all teachers are very interested in study the all teachers have many experiences and very qualifications

The college campus situation was very good quality, college campus are big and beautiful the many groups of social work oraganised by students the many students play many game in this campus the college library are very big and all books are available in this

Awesome and Superb experience in PhD in English

I want to become Assistant Professor so I have opted for the Ph.D. program. Also, I have a keen interest in the field of literature so it is a good opportunity for me. The faculty members in the dept. of English of GLA University are very supportive and enthusiastic. They continuously push their students to do better and helps them to excel in their field of interest. Although GLA is a technical institution, it is equally good for the students who are interested in the subject of English. They run master's as well as doctorate programs in English literature, language, and linguistics. All the faculty members are Ph.D. holders or NET qualified and they are very professional in their work. From time to time assignments are given to the students which will enhance their academic skills. In the doctorate program, a student has to clear a coursework exam which is held after 6 months from the commencement of the course.

There are many student-centric clubs in every department. These clubs promote extracurricular activity among students and also, gave them the opportunity to participate in various literary events held on campus. There is a central library on the campus as well as a departmental library in every department. The collection of books are high and updated. Also, in the pandemic era, the university has provided an online library to students. A significant feature of GLA University, all the classrooms, teachers-room, staff rooms or libraries are air-conditioned. The department of English organizes Brij Literature Festival every year and there are many college events organize by every department. Literio and Poetry club are the clubs that are run by the dept. of English and it organizes many events like Kathyogita, painting competition, dance competition, poetry competition, skit program, etc.

Student's Review On Indira Gandhi National Open University - [IGNOU], New Delhi

The course structure was very intresting it never gave us bored or steal our focus out to study.This is the best college for cultural festivals many celebrities were the student of this college and start there journay from here some of them are Legendry Gazal Singer Jagjit Singh Ji,International Aasker award wiiner song singer and bollywoods famous singer Sukhwinder Singh.Punjabi Raj Gayak Hansraj Hans and so many on.

Overall this college is very good and full fill all the modern requirements of the students yes som whar strictness is there but I think that is required.Yes, many scholarship programs are there for poor students and for toppers too and yes Bank can also provide you the study loan to study in this college

Good college

The faculty of the college is outstanding and also very supportive and interacting. They help the students in every possible way and find new ways so that the students can learn not just reading or listening but watching and understand me

There are various clubs and associations in the Institution and students can join them according to their interest and they can enhance their skills and even showcase them through various competitions conducted by the institution

Conducting research in english

The time that is provided by the college to complete the course of PhD in English is for three years. Students have to submit their research work in these three years without fail. However, extra allowance is given in case students are unable to finish the research or have to resubmit the research work.

It is necessary for courses such as mine to have a relaxation period so that the pressure does not become too much for the students. It is also the responsibility of the college to take care of their students in different possible ways even through arranging events and activities.

Parth's Review On Trivandrum University College, Thiruvananthapuram

I had completed my Master's degree in Science when I enrolled for Ph.D. here, but I always wanted to do something in English, anything. There was an entrance test that I had to give, and I passed, so that's how I ended up here, which is a good thing.

The faculty members were very nice and kind. Generally when you like a subject and the teacher isn't good, you lose interest in the subject. But I had my interest in this course intact as our professors used easy tricks to teach us.

Proud to be part of such great Instution

Selection to phd is generally done on the basis of their performance in the written test and personal interview. Candidates must be qualified from a recognized institute to apply.The selection process is designed to test the aptitude of the candidate towards the course for which the application has been received. This includes research methodology, and subject specific knowledge relevant to the course

University have very big campus which I liked very much, there is big library which is well maintained and library have all the reference books available. College have digital library to ease the learning process for the students.

PhD in English in Maulana Azad university

Course curriculum designed to fill all the needs of future doctors. The whole curriculum focuses on four skills of a language, teaching approaches, research methodologies, learning techniques, speaking and Oral sessions, creative writing and more. All of this is a passport document to your exams. Indeed, exams would not be hard, only unless you read all the materials and prepare yourself mentally. Then, you will pass easily.

Alumni/Alumna

Seniors here are our model, they are too much supportive especially at times of exams. We are always keeping asking them about all the details regarding studies, researches and writing techniques, and they are all the time giving us instructions to improve our skills. Definitely, in other colleges you might find students ragging and fighting all the time. But, it is not the case here, because they are tolerant and educated.

To be confident

After completing masters degree with first position entrance exam held after selection in entrance exam seats alloted to candidate after the entrance exam 6 monthly course work classes to be attended a descriptive exam for research methodology and computer awareness after passing course work exam DRC 1 and DRC2 for choosen a topic of your interests held Then after DRCs a RDC for selection and rejection of your choosed topic synopsis are submitted in RDC and select reject of your topic and RdC committee decided allotment of research topic letter or give a second chance for revised synopsis for completion of desired topic allotment of RDC letter after the letter your research work starts.It's a lengthy processes some times interest are down day by day and you stop any time your work is not done as you decided at starting of course so if the structure will be changed and course work will be skipped or shorter than good

Course is mainly based on our own interests topic since 2015 I am connected and doing my research on my topic After completing masters degree with first position then entrance exam held then after 6 months course work then DRC 2 nd DRC then RDC allotment of research topic or choosen for completion of PhD

Shakthi Vendhan's Review On Anna University - [AU], Chennai

The university tops in the state. The job opportunities for the students are provided well by the university. The MNC companies' first target would be this university. Internships are also provided for the learners. But the stipend is limited only to few students and not for everyone.

Took the enterance test which had elements such as MCQ, detailed answers and presented the research proposals and got selected in the merit list. Later the dissertation idea was well decided and it was presented in front of the doctoral committee members and got it approved.

There is a huge list of fellowships and schemes for doctoral students in this renowned university. Any national or international fellowship can be utilized here. Additionally there is a provision of state govt fellowship schemes. In case of doctoral degree there is no loan facility.

Every department of JU has its separate alumni network. Every year they met in a special occasion called "Samonnoy". They exchange their thoughts and feelings. Both alumnis and current students organize this event every year and decorate with various live performances.

Gurpal Singh Rana's Review On Lovely Professional University - [LPU], Jalandhar

Exam structure.

University focuses on multiple dimensions of learning where they have structured around the concepts of Lecture, Tutorials, Practicals, capstone Projects, Internships, Entrepreneurial programs and industrial apprenticeships. Exams follow a continuous formative assessment followed by Mid Term and End Term summative assessment. Timetable of a student across the campus runs into a schedule of 25-30 hours of teaching load.

Faculty is an excellent product mix having wide range of experience plus qualification of a doctorate. They would always make classes very lively and interesting and in all it was always an enriching experience for me. Behaviourally as well as ethically teachers observed high amount of ethics in all forms of interactions with the students and will properly guide before and after every evaluation component.

Precious Moments

As I am a student of English Literature, so there's no provision of campusing for us. Although UGC and the institute provide fellowships for the research scholars, which is about rs.25000 per month along with a contingency of Rs.10000 per annum.

There are, at present, four professors in the department. All of them are highly qualified. Apart from their educational qualification, they are very cordial and friendly with all of the students. They always guide us and co-operate with us.

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PhD in English

Are you considering pursuing a PhD in English? Congratulations, you are embarking on a rewarding and challenging journey. However, with so many options, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. Don't worry; this guide will give you all the information you need to decide and begin your PhD journey.

What is a PhD in English?

A PhD in English is an advanced academic degree that requires in-depth research, critical analysis, and the production of original scholarly work. It is designed for students who wish to specialise in English language, literature, linguistics, and related fields. The program typically takes three to five years, depending on the institution and the student's pace.

PhD in English – Complete Guide: Steps to Get Started

Getting started on a PhD in English can be a daunting task, but here are some steps to guide you:

Step 1: Research your options

Before committing to a program, it is crucial to research the different options available. Look for universities that offer PhD programs in English and read their program descriptions. Determine if their research interests align with yours and if their faculty members can guide you through the program.

Step 2: Check the eligibility criteria

Each university has its eligibility criteria. Make sure that you meet the required qualifications before applying. Typically, a master's degree in English or a related field is required for admission.

Step 3: Prepare your application

Once you have selected the universities you are interested in, the next step is to prepare your application. This typically includes transcripts, letters of recommendation , a statement of purpose , and a writing sample.

Step 4: Apply to your chosen programs

Once you have prepared your application, it is time to apply to your chosen programs. Make sure you meet the application deadlines and submit all the required documents.

Step 5: Wait for admission decisions

After submitting your application, you must wait for the admission decision. You may receive an offer of admission, a rejection, or a waitlist notification. If you receive an offer of admission, congratulations! You can begin preparing for your PhD journey.

Top University for PhD in English

Harvard university.

Harvard University is one of the most prestigious universities in the world, and its English department is world-renowned. The program offers courses in literary history, criticism, theory, and creative writing, strongly emphasising interdisciplinary studies.

Stanford University

Stanford University's PhD in English program is highly competitive and selective, accepting only a few applicants yearly. The program focuses on the study of literature, with an emphasis on critical and theoretical approaches.

University of California, Berkeley

The University of California, Berkeley, offers a PhD in English program emphasising literature in English and American culture. The program strongly focuses on interdisciplinary studies, with courses in critical theory, cultural studies, and media studies.

Columbia University

Columbia University's PhD in English program is known for its focus on literary theory and interdisciplinary studies. The program offers courses in literary history, cultural studies, and the intersection of literature and politics.

University of Oxford

The University of Oxford's PhD in English program is highly competitive and selective and focuses on the study of literature from the Middle Ages to the present day. The program emphasises interdisciplinary studies, with courses in literary theory, cultural studies, and history.

PhD in English – Complete Guide: Program Structure

Once you have been admitted to a PhD program in English, you will need to understand the program structure. The following are the typical components of a PhD program in English:

PhD students are required to complete a certain number of coursework hours. These courses are designed to provide students with a foundation in their field of study and to prepare them for their dissertation.

Comprehensive exams

Comprehensive exams, or qualifying exams, are typically taken after coursework. These exams assess students' knowledge of their field of study and preparedness to begin dissertations.

Dissertation

The dissertation is the most significant component of a PhD program in English. It is an original piece of research that contributes to English studies. The dissertation process typically involves selecting a research topic, conducting research, writing, and defending the dissertation before a committee.

Teaching experience

Many PhD programs in English require students to gain teaching experience. This experience can include teaching assistantships, leading discussions, or even designing and teaching your course.

PhD in English – Complete Guide: FAQs

Here are some frequently asked questions about a PhD in English:

1. What can I do with a PhD in English?

A PhD in English can lead to various career paths, including academia, publishing, writing, and editing.

2. How long does it take to complete a PhD in English?

A PhD in English typically takes three to five years, depending on the institution and the student's pace.

3. How do I choose a research topic for my dissertation?

Choosing a research topic for your dissertation can be challenging. Selecting a topic that aligns with your research interests and expertise is best. You can also consult with your faculty advisor or committee members for guidance.

4. What is the difference between a PhD in English and an MFA in Creative Writing?

A PhD in English typically focuses on literary studies, language, and linguistics, while an MFA in Creative Writing focuses on creative writing and producing original creative work.

5. Can I pursue a PhD in English online?

Yes, several universities offer online PhD programs in English. However, ensuring that the program is accredited and meets your academic and professional goals is essential.

6. How do I fund my PhD in English?

Several funding options are available for PhD students, including scholarships, fellowships, research assistantships, and teaching assistantships. Researching and applying for these opportunities is essential to minimise the financial burden of your studies.

A PhD in English is an excellent opportunity for students passionate about literature, language, and linguistics. However, it is a challenging and rewarding journey that requires dedication, hard work, and perseverance. This guide provides all the information you need to start your PhD in English journey.

Research your options, prepare your application, understand the program structure, and seek funding opportunities. With these steps, you can embark on a successful and fulfilling PhD journey in English.

Thank you for reading this PhD in English – Complete Guide. We wish you the best of luck in your academic journey.

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English Language and Literature MPhil/PhD

London, Bloomsbury

One of the highest-ranking English departments in the UK ( The Guardian University Guide 2023 - English ), UCL English provides excellent opportunities for PhD students to study in the heart of literary London, with access to vast quantities of resources and research materials, and a high number of academic staff working on a diverse range of specialist research topics.

UK tuition fees (2024/25)

Overseas tuition fees (2024/25), programme starts, applications accepted.

• Entry requirements

An undergraduate degree in English Literature or a related subject is a pre-requisite for this programme, and a UK Master's degree in a relevant discipline, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard will normally be required. Research degree students are expected to start in September, but may request to start in January if there are exceptional reasons to do so. Applicants who wish to be considered for AHRC/ LAHP funding must have submitted a complete application by 5 January 2024.

The English language level for this programme is: Level 2

UCL Pre-Master's and Pre-sessional English courses are for international students who are aiming to study for a postgraduate degree at UCL. The courses will develop your academic English and academic skills required to succeed at postgraduate level.

Further information can be found on our English language requirements page.

Equivalent qualifications

Country-specific information, including details of when UCL representatives are visiting your part of the world, can be obtained from the International Students website .

International applicants can find out the equivalent qualification for their country by selecting from the list below. Please note that the equivalency will correspond to the broad UK degree classification stated on this page (e.g. upper second-class). Where a specific overall percentage is required in the UK qualification, the international equivalency will be higher than that stated below. Please contact Graduate Admissions should you require further advice.

About this degree

With access to vast collections of research materials and supervision from world-leading experts* in a wide range of literary periods and topics, UCL provides an exceptionally strong environment in which to study for an English PhD. UCL English Department has specialists in every period of English and American literature, as well as English language, with an outstanding record of internationally recognised scholarship and publications. A PhD in English at UCL will allow you to pursue original research and make a significant contribution to your field. 

Students accepted for admission are given a principal supervisor with whom they will work closely during the course of the degree. A subsidiary supervisor is also appointed to provide additional advice. Great importance is attached to matching student and supervisor, and ensuring that students' progress is well monitored. Students meet either one or other supervisor approximately ten times during the academic year.

Graduate students initially register for the MPhil degree, but usually upgrade to full PhD student status in the second year, if progress is satisfactory. (The English Department does not offer a standalone research Master's programme, nor is it possible to be admitted as a PhD student directly.) In addition to the upgrade review in the second year, progress is also reviewed at the end of each year. Students who are making good progress will usually be offered opportunities to gain teaching experience from the second year onwards.

There are normally about 45 students undertaking research degrees in the department. They form a diverse, friendly, and vibrant intellectual community. There is a full programme of departmental research seminars at which papers are given by invited speakers and graduate students, and students also have access to a wide range of seminars and research events across UCL and the University of London. Research skills training is provided both within and beyond the department.

PhD students at UCL have access to an incomparable range of libraries, including the British Library and Senate House Library (the library of the University of London). They can also apply to spend a period as a visiting scholar at Yale as part of the UCL-Yale Collaborative Partnership.

Who this course is for

This programme is suitable for applicants with a strong interest or background in a wide range of literary periods or in English Linguistics, and who want to do complete research alongside specialists in literature in English and linguistics of the English language. The programme is suitable for both recent Masters graduates as well as early or mid-career professionals who have achieved the stated entry requirements.

What this course will give you

As one of the most respected academic institutions in the world ( QS World University Rankings 2023 ), UCL is an excellent place to study for a PhD in English. Our PhD students benefit from specialist supervision by world-leading researchers* as well as access to the outstanding range of research resources available to them in London.

The clear structure of the PhD programme, with regular progress reviews, supports successful completion, while the training courses offered by the department and UCL enable the development of both specific research skills and the professional skills needed for an academic career.

The relatively small department also offers many opportunities for formal and informal intellectual exchanges and collaborations, supported by our programme of research seminars. Many of our students also make the most of UCL’s partnership with Yale to spend a period of study there.

PhD students in English at UCL acquire advanced skills of the highest calibre as researchers, writers, and presenters of their work. They will also usually gain experience of teaching (both tutorials and seminars).

*UCL English has an outstanding research record, with 94% of our research outputs being graded as 4* 'world leading' or 3* 'internationally excellent' in the REF 2021.

The foundation of your career

The English Department is proud of its PhD alumni and values its ongoing relationship with them. We welcome alumni to departmental events, and encourage them to keep in touch with us at [email protected] . For more information on UCL’s wider alumni community, please see our website .

Employability

Our PhD graduates have an excellent record of securing employment in institutions of higher education and have progressed to academic positions here at UCL, at Oxford and Cambridge, in the wider University of London, at other universities across the UK, and in international destinations including the United States, Canada, and New Zealand. They are also well placed to pursue careers outside academia, as the skills in research, analysis, writing, and communication obtained during the PhD transfer easily to high-level work in many sectors.

Networking both among students and with academic staff and visiting speakers is facilitated by our lively programme of departmental research seminars, as well as our various reading groups and events. Beyond the department, extensive opportunities to meet fellow specialists and exchange knowledge and ideas are offered by the events programmes of the UCL Institute for Advanced Studies, the University of London Institute of English Studies, and numerous other research institutions near UCL and across London.

Teaching and learning

The MPhil/PhD degree programme primarily consists of independent research and self-directed study, and the central work of defining a thesis topic, and planning the stages of research and writing, is undertaken in close consultation with the primary supervisor. You will also undertake skills training that may take the form of seminars, workshops, and conferences. 

Graduate students initially register for the MPhil degree, but upgrade to full PhD student status at the start of the second year, if progress is satisfactory.

In addition to the upgrade review at the start of the second year, progress is also reviewed at the end of the first year, in the first-year review, where the student submits a portfolio to their supervisory team, and at the Higher Degrees Sub Committee (HDSC) in their third year, where a submitted portfolio is assessed by a panel of senior academics in the department. A successful performance at the HDSC normally means the student will achieve Completing Research Student (CRS) status. Students who are making good progress will usually be offered opportunities to gain teaching experience from the second year onwards.

The MPhil/PhD degree programme consists of independent research and self-directed study. There are no set contact hours for the programme, but it is expected that your hours of study will mirror that of staff engagement as closely as possible (and this should be pro-rata for part-time study). If you have external funding, you should also ensure that you meet the Terms & Conditions of your funder in this regard. You will typically meet with your supervisory team up to ten times per academic year, and you will also undertake skills training that may take the form of seminars, workshops, and conferences.

Research areas and structure

We offer expertise in a wide range of topics within the field of English literature and language. Some areas in which the department would particularly welcome applications are:

• Old and Middle English literature and manuscript studies
• Relations between English and insular and continental French writings from the thirteenth to the fifteenth centuries
• Post-medieval bibliography and palaeography
• History of the book, textual and editorial theory and practice in all periods
• Shakespeare studies, including Shakespeare’s London
• The literature of the Elizabethan court
• Women writers of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries
• Classicism in seventeenth and eighteenth-century literary culture
• Literature and science in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries
• Revolutionary Writings in the Romantic period
• Homosexuality and literary history
• Literature and technology in late nineteenth and early twentieth-century literature
• Victorian and Edwardian writings on sexuality and adolescence
• Contemporary poetry
• Postmodern fiction
• London in literature/urban literature
• English grammar
• English language
• The history of the English language
• Corpus linguistics

You can read about our staff research interests on our website .

Research environment

UCL English has, throughout its history, been a pioneer in the study of English language and English literature, from Old English to contemporary texts. The department comprises a dynamic community of scholars with a breadth of expertise across literary periods and topics, as well as in language and linguistics. The comparatively small size of the department creates a friendly, inclusive research environment, with close contact between staff and students and many opportunities for intellectual exchange and collaboration.

Members of the English department have expertise in a wide range of approaches to English literature and language. Many of our literary research activities are organised around the key themes of The City, Editions, and Intercultural Exchanges, while our research in English Language is co-ordinated by the renowned Survey of English Usage. The department hosts regular research seminars at which PhD students, members of staff, and visiting speakers present their work; these include a themed strand of seminars on Race, Power, and Poetics. There are also many more seminars, reading groups and research events, both within the department, at the UCL Institute of Advanced Studies, and at the University of London’s Institute of English Studies. The department’s PhD students organise an annual Graduate Conference, where UCL speakers are joined by others from across the UK and beyond to share their research. They also publish Moveable Type, a peer-reviewed journal of academic articles, poetry and prose fiction.

UCL Library has outstanding physical and digital collections for literary research, as well as specialist materials in its excellent Special Collections department. Among these are the George Orwell Archive; Little Magazines; the Routledge and Kegan Paul Archives (publishing history); the Brougham Papers and papers of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge (19th-century liberalism); and the Chadwick Papers (19th-century sanitary reform). UCL Library also has superb holdings in London history. We enjoy unrivalled proximity to the British Library, with its vast collections, and Senate House Library (the library of the University of London), as well as other rich research resources including the Institute of Historical Research, the Warburg Institute, and the Wellcome Collection.

The period of registration for the MPhil/PhD degree programme is 3 years for full-time study. You are required to register initially for the MPhil degree with the expectation of transfer to PhD after successful completion of an upgrade review 9-18 months after initial registration.

Throughout your period of registration, you will meet regularly with your supervisory team, receiving feedback on work-in-progress. Regular completion of an online research log will help you and your supervisors to assess your specific training needs. The English Department provides a course in PhD Skills Training; many further training opportunities are also offered by the UCL Doctoral Skills Development Programme and LAHP (the London Arts and Humanities Partnership).

To ensure timely and successful completion of the thesis, the English Department formally reviews each student’s progress at regular intervals (usually the end of each year) by requiring submission of a dossier of work which is discussed in an interview. The most important of these reviews falls during your second year (9-18 months from registration) and will assess your readiness to transfer from MPhil to full PhD student status.

Upon successful completion of your approved period of registration, you may apply for a further period of 1 year as a Completing Research Student (CRS) to prepare your thesis for submission. The final degree assessment takes the form of an oral examination based on the thesis and is conducted by two examiners, usually one internal and one external.

The period of registration for the MPhil/PhD degree programme is 5 years for part-time study. You are required to register initially for the MPhil degree with the expectation of transfer to PhD after successful completion of an upgrade review 15-30 months after initial registration for part-time study.    Throughout your period of registration, you will meet regularly with your supervisory team, receiving feedback on work-in-progress. Regular completion of an online research log will help you and your supervisors to assess your specific training needs. The English Department provides a course in PhD Skills Training; many further training opportunities are also offered by the UCL Doctoral Skills Development Programme and LAHP (the London Arts and Humanities Partnership).   To ensure timely and successful completion of the thesis, the English Department formally reviews each student’s progress at regular intervals (usually the end of each year) by requiring submission of a dossier of work which is discussed in an interview. The most important of these reviews falls during your second or third year (15-30 months from registration) for part-time study, and will assess your readiness to transfer from MPhil to full PhD student status.   Upon successful completion of your approved period of registration, you may apply for a further period of 2 years (for part-time students) as a Completing Research Student (CRS) to prepare your thesis for submission. The final degree assessment takes the form of an oral examination based on the thesis and is conducted by two examiners, usually one internal and one external.

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Fees and funding

Fees for this course.

The tuition fees shown are for the year indicated above. Fees for subsequent years may increase or otherwise vary. Where the programme is offered on a flexible/modular basis, fees are charged pro-rata to the appropriate full-time Master's fee taken in an academic session. Further information on fee status, fee increases and the fee schedule can be viewed on the UCL Students website: ucl.ac.uk/students/fees .

Additional costs

Additional costs may include expenses such as books, stationery, printing or photocopying, and conference registration fees.

The Department has some funds which can be applied for, to help offset the cost of travel to conferences or archives in the UK or overseas.

For more information on additional costs for prospective students please go to our estimated cost of essential expenditure at Accommodation and living costs .

Funding your studies

AHRC grants are available for UK/EU English PhD applicants who are applying to start a research degree in 2024. Applications are made directly to the London Arts and Humanities Partnership, who administer the awarding of AHRC funding at UCL. AHRC funding covers all fees, as well as providing a stipend for living expenses, for three years. If you have any questions about the application process please contact [email protected] .

UCL's Research Excellence Scholarships are available for UK/EU/Overseas applicants starting in 2024 and provides full funding including a stipend for living allowance for the length of the programme.

For a comprehensive list of the funding opportunities available at UCL, including funding relevant to your nationality, please visit the Scholarships and Funding website .

Quirk PhD Scholarship

Deadline: 26 January 2024 Value: Fees and maintenance (3yrs) Criteria Based on both academic merit and financial need Eligibility: UK

We recommend that applicants look at our list of staff on the UCL English website before submitting an application. Whilst potential supervisors are unable to accept a PhD student without a formal application form, we attach great importance to the match between supervisors and students, so please check that we have a member of teaching staff who could potentially supervise your project before applying. Applicants who are interested in applying for AHRC funding via the London Arts and Humanities Partnership (LAHP) must submit completed applications (including references) by 5 January 2024 (you will also need to complete a LAHP application form: see the LAHP website for details).

Please note that you may submit applications for a maximum of two graduate programmes (or one application for the Law LLM) in any application cycle.

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Year of entry: 2024-2025

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