English

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  • University/Institute Name University of Hull
  • Attendance Type On Campus (Full Time)
  • Position Duration3 years
  • Position Funding Type PhD Studentship
  • Unspecified Unspecified

Position Details (PhD Program)

English at University of Hull is friendly, inclusive and supportive, and characterised by the internationally excellent research that informs our postgraduate degree supervision.  

Our academic staff have expertise in all literary periods, from Early Modern to 21st century literature. 

Features 

  • In the English English degree at University of Hull University of Hull , we have renowned expertise in medieval literature and medievalism, Shakespeare and Renaissance drama, early modern literature and politics, 19th-century studies (particularly the novel and the visual arts), modern and contemporary literature (particularly poetry and fiction), genre fiction (gothic, crime and science fiction), and creative writing.
  • We offer two research options for postgraduate students – MRes English (Literature and Creative Writing pathways) or a PhD (English or Creative Writing). You have access to the superb facilities of the newly refurbished Brynmor Jones Library, as well as our Graduate School. 
  • PhD students have exclusive use of the library’s Postgraduate Lounge. Research is strongly interdisciplinary and enhanced by the research networks of its centre including the Andrew Marvell Centre for Medieval and Early Modern Studies. Training in subject-specific research skills and methodologies is provided by the department, on top of the University’s Postgraduate Training Scheme.

Curriculum: 

  • Medieval
  • Early Modern
  • 18th and 19th Century
  • Modern and Contemporary
  • Creative Writing

Research Areas & Fields of Study involved in the position

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