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PhD opportunities

Discover our PhD opportunities. We offer flexible modes of study designed to fit your needs.

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Why study with us

Join a vibrant community and work alongside a thriving group of postdoctoral researchers who recently completed their PhDs.

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Fees and funding

The University allocates around 150 entry awards each year in PhD studentships and bursaries, so there are many ways to access PhD funding.

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How we support you

You'll receive support from the Department of English Literature and the Doctoral and Researcher College, the University's hub for all doctoral activity.

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Meet our experts

Our talented and internationally-diverse team are actively involved in research, contributing directly to your teaching and supervision.
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Our research

The English Literature Department pursues internationally recognised research across the historical spectrum.

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Life in the Department

As a postgraduate research student in the Department of English Literature at Reading, you will be part of a large and vibrant community.