PhD in English

Experience the intellectual satisfaction of specialised study as a postgraduate student of PhD in English literature at Victoria University of Wellington.

Study at the university ranked number one for overall research quality in English out of all New Zealand universities. In the University’s English programme at the School of English, Film, Theatre, Media and Communication, and Art History, you’ll learn from and work with internationally regarded academics doing ground-breaking and widely published research.

Key facts

• Gain a higher qualification and expand your career options with a PhD in English PhD in English degree at Victoria University of Wellington Victoria University of Wellington . You will widen your knowledge and develop your critical thinking and writing skills.

Courses include

• Join a community of Master’s and PhD students studying English from all over the world.

• If you’re thinking of doing a thesis you should talk to potential supervisors before applying. Check English staff research interests for guidance on topics to consider and staff members to contact.

• You can also browse current and past students’ research interests.

• As a research student, you’ll be given office space at the School to work in.