Universities in the United Kingdom
28 PhD Programs in English Language & Literature in the United Kingdom
- programs
- 28 programs
- universities
- 16 universities
- taught in English
- 100% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 28,770 USD median yearly fee
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Also searched as PhD in English Language & Literature in the United Kingdom and Doctorate in English Language & Literature in the United Kingdom.
United Kingdom has 28 phd programs in english language & literature open to international students, at 16 universities. Almost all of them — 100% — are taught in English. Fees cluster around 28,770 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 24,023 USD and 33,221 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
English Language & Literature programs
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Specializations within english language & literature
Top universities for English Language & Literature in the United Kingdom
Ranked by how many english language & literature programs each one runs in the United Kingdom — the count is next to the name.
January intake in the United Kingdom
4 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.
- PhD in English Literature MPhil, PhD — Newcastle University · starts Jan 2027
- Phd English — Brunel University London · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in English and creative writing research degrees — University of Dundee · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in English Literature PhD — University of Surrey · starts Jan 2027
PhD in English Language & Literature in the United Kingdom: common questions
- How many english language & literature programs are there in the United Kingdom?
- 28 english language & literature phd programs at 16 universities in the United Kingdom are open to international students, as of 11 October 2026.
- How much does a english language & literature degree in the United Kingdom cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for phd programs in english language & literature in the United Kingdom is 28,770 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 24,023 USD and 33,221 USD a year.
- Can I study english language & literature in the United Kingdom in English?
- Yes — 100% of the english language & literature programs in the United Kingdom in our catalog are taught in English (28 of 28).
- Are any of these english language & literature programs available online?
- 1 of the 28 programs in the United Kingdom are delivered online or by distance learning.
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