Compare 27 Literature PhD Programs in the UK

Grad School Navigator tracks 27 Literature PhD programs in the UK across 18 universities. Most programs take about 72 months, while published annual tuition ranges from $14,477 to $40,090. Start with the ranked programs below, then use Explorer to compare the details that matter to your shortlist.

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Sorted by Grad School Navigator University Rank. Each row also shows QS, Times Higher Education, U.S. News, or Academic Ranking of World Universities positions when available.

  1. 1

    University of Cambridge

    PhD in Classics

    Application deadline
    Apr 29
    Annual tuition
    $39,974
    Program duration
    3–4 years full-time
  2. 2

    University College London

    Comparative Literature PhD

    Application deadline
    Rolling
    Annual tuition
    $40,064
    Program duration
    60 months
  3. 3

    University of Edinburgh

    Classics PhD

    Application deadline
    Jul 1
    Annual tuition
    $37,120
    Program duration
    3 years full-time
  4. 4

    King's College London

    Classics Research PhD

    Application deadline
    Oct 1 +3
    Annual tuition
    $37,120
    Program duration
    3 years full-time
  5. 5

    University of Bristol

    PhD in English Literature

    Application deadline
    Nov 24 +1
    Annual tuition
    $28,032
    Program duration
    96 months
  6. 6

    University of Glasgow

    Classics PhD

    Annual tuition
    $35,482
    Program duration
    3 years full-time
  7. 7

    Queen Mary University of London

    PhDs in Modern and Contemporary

    Application deadline
    Rolling
    Program duration
    4 years full-time
  8. 8

    University of Nottingham

    English PhD

    Annual tuition
    $32,960
    Program duration
    48 months full-time
  9. 9

    University of Sheffield

    PhD in Literary Linguistics

    Application deadline
    Rolling
    Program duration
    48 months
  10. 10

    University of Birmingham

    English Literature PhD/MA by Research

    Application deadline
    Rolling
    Program duration
    3 years full-time

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Complete Program List27 programs

The complete list of Literature PhD Programs, ranked by their global university rank first.

First programs in this cohort
RankUniversityProgramDuration
#5University of OxfordDPhil in Literature and Arts96 months
#7University of CambridgePhD in Classics3–4 years full-time
#7University of CambridgePhD in English (18th Century and Romantic Literature)48 months
#7University of CambridgePhD in English (American Literature)3–4 years full-time
#7University of CambridgePhD in English (Medieval Literature)3–4 years full-time
#7University of CambridgePhD in English (Modern and Contemporary Literature)3–4 years full-time
#7University of CambridgePhD in English (Renaissance Literature)3–4 years full-time
#37University College LondonComparative Literature PhD60 months
#50University of EdinburghClassics PhD3 years full-time
#50University of EdinburghComparative Literature PhD3 years full-time
#50University of EdinburghEnglish Literature PhD3 years full-time
#63King's College LondonClassics Research PhD3 years full-time
#63King's College LondonComparative Literature Research MPhil (option of joint PhD with the University of Hong Kong or National University of Singapore)72 months
#94University of BristolPhD in English Literature96 months
#108University of GlasgowClassics PhD3 years full-time
#108University of GlasgowEnglish Literature PhD3 years full-time
#120Queen Mary University of LondonPhDs in Modern and Contemporary4 years full-time
#121University of NottinghamEnglish PhD48 months full-time
#123University of SheffieldPhD in Literary Linguistics48 months
#132University of BirminghamEnglish Literature PhD/MA by Research3 years full-time
#133University of ExeterMPhil|PhD English Studies48 months
#139University of LeedsDoctor of Philosophy in English3 years full-time
#192Newcastle UniversityEnglish Literature PhD36 months
#201–250Cardiff UniversityEnglish Literature PhD3 years full-time
#201–250Lancaster UniversityEnglish Literature and Creative Writing: PhD84 months
#201–250University of SussexEnglish PhD4 years full-time
#301–400University of East AngliaLiterature, Drama and Creative Postgraduate Research - PhDs and Studentships48 months

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