Research Excellence Framework 2021

92% of our submitted published work is rated "world-leading" or "internationally excellent".

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School of English research degrees

Research degrees

The School of English is home to a lively community of more than fifty postgraduate researchers. Our research students are supervised by world-leading specialists: English at Leeds was ranked fourth nationwide for research excellence in the most recent public assessment.

We offer one-year Masters by Research degrees and three- to four-year PhDs. Our students conduct research in all fields of literature in English, from medieval to contemporary, and in creative writing, English language and theatre.

Applications for part-time study, practice-led PhDs, PhDs by distance learning and visiting PhD placements are welcome. Full funding is available to outstanding candidates.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

MA by Research (MAR)

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Practice-led research

Our School is home to many active practitioners in creative writing and performance-based theatre studies, and has links with cultural organisations nationwide. This allows us to offer supervision in these fields that’s informed by insights from industry and creative practice, as well as pioneering research.
 

92%

'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent'

Submitted research outputs - REF 2021

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Kit Heyam
Student | PhD English
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