English Literature

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  • University/Institute Name University of Reading
  • Attendance Type On Campus (Full Time)
  • Position Duration3 years
  • Position Funding Type PhD Studentship
  • Application deadlineMay 2026

Position Details (PhD Program)

We offer supervision on a very wide range of research English Literature topics at the University of Reading, often working in co-operation with staff from other disciplines.

This PhD programme at University of Reading can accommodate any interests which relate to those of the researchers in the Department of English Literature .

Features

  • In all of the areas of research, a wide range of theoretical and methodological approaches are welcomed, including a focus on archival work in relation to the University's outstanding archives, which include the Samuel Beckett archives, the Children's Literature Special Collection and many publishers' archives.

Courses include:

  • Medieval Literature
  • American Literature
  • Beckett Studies
  • Book History
  • Children's Literature
  • Creative Writing

Research Areas & Fields of Study involved in the position

Position Start Date

Sep 2026