最高的学位是哲学硕士（MPhil）和博士学位（哲学博士），也被称为DPhil。英语系欢迎这一级别的申请人。这是在支持性研究环境中与作家或主题紧密合作的机会。除了与第一，第二任主管经常会面外，还邀请博士生参加由工作人员和嘉宾演讲者以及研究生阅读小组主持的研讨会，以逐步发展完成研究所需的见解。新闻部特别欢迎有关其专业的研究建议：查尔斯·狄更斯，他的小说和新闻，19世纪小说，19世纪诗歌，莎士比亚，现代主义和20世纪初文学，20世纪诗歌，短篇小说，当代写作，女性写作。
The highest academic degrees are the MPhil (Master of Philosophy) and the PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) also known as the DPhil. The Department of English and Digital Media welcomes applicants at this level.<br><br>This is an opportunity to work closely on a writer or topic within a supportive research environment. Alongside frequent meetings with both a first and second supervisor, PhD students are also invited to attend seminars led by staff and guest speakers, as well as a postgraduate reading group, in order gradually to develop the insights needed to complete their research.<br><br>The period of study required for the award of a PhD is three years full-time or six years part-time. Students are registered initially for the degree of PhD (Doctor of Philosophy), although their status is probationary until the first Annual Review has taken place, normally between 12 and 18 months from first registration. At the end of this period, the candidate submits a thesis (80,000-100,000 words) embodying the results of the research. This thesis must demonstrate familiarity with, and an understanding of the subject, its principal sources and authorities. It should display critical discrimination and a sense of proportion in evaluating evidence and the opinions of others. It must also embody an original contribution to the knowledge of the discipline either by the discovery of new knowledge or by the exercise of a new and independent critical approach.<br><br>Duration<br>72 Months<br>3 Years