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PhD of Text, Practice as Research

University of Kent

  • Canterbury, United Kingdom
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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About the program

Doctor of Philosophy in Text, Practice as Research is a 3-year full-time doctoral programme at Kent's Canterbury campus covering practice-as-research doctoral work in text-based creative and critical writing.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Design and carry out independent research in Text
  • Practice as Research. Evaluate relevant scholarly literature and communicate research findings. Relevant syllabus content includes: 3-year full-time research degree (a PhD thesis) in Text
  • Practice as Research.

Career outcomes

  • University research
  • Academic teaching
  • Research and development roles related to Text
  • Practice as Research
  • Appointments depend on qualifications and experience.

Curriculum

  • 3-year full-time research degree (a PhD thesis) in Text
  • Practice as Research. Students work with a supervisory team of usually two academics
  • Receive research-skills training and join School research events. The page lists no fixed module titles.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Typical offer (course page): 2.1 or above.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree with 2.1 or equivalent, Or master's degree, Supervisor contact recommended

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • PTE Academic 63
  • TOEFL iBT 4
  • Oxford Test of English 118
  • Duolingo 110

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Academic References
  • Research Proposal
  • Identification Document

How to apply

  1. Check requirements: research deadline 2 July 2027 for September 2027. No fixed closing date
  2. Apply at least three months ahead and contact potential supervisors first. Apply online via 'Apply now' on the course page (Kent Vision). No application fee. Provide previous studies
  3. A 1
  4. 000-3
  5. 000 word research proposal
  6. Two academic referees
  7. English evidence and ID. Complete the CAS Shield interview if asked. Accept the offer and pay the deposit via the e-store or Flywire. Receive the CAS and apply for the UK Student visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year£21,950 GBP
Application fee£0 GBP
Deposit_

Program details

CampusCanterbury
Faculty or schoolSchool of Humanities
Department_
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3 years
Scholarship noteStudents may be considered for available scholarships or funding if they meet the relevant award criteria, Availability and eligibility should be confirmed with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    2 Jul 2027

    231 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.