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Pursue advanced postgraduate research in English literature and language studies at Trinity College Dublin.

Best for:Best for prospective humanities scholars seeking graduate research supervision in English literature and cultural studies.

Trinity College Dublin · Dublin, Ireland · R1 · First-stage researcher
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This is a masters position — not a PhD studentship.
Deadline
March 2026 Entry Master in Letters in School of English (Part-Time) - Part-Time31/Mar/2026 Master in Letters in School of English (Full-Time) - Full-Time31/Mar/2026 Non-Resident PhD English (Full-Time) - Full-Time31/MAR/2026 Non-Resident PhD English (Part-Time) - Part-Time31/MAR/2026 Doctor in Philosophy, English (Part-Time) - Part-Time31/Mar/2026 Doctor in Philosophy, English (Full-Time) - Full-Time31/Mar/2026 September 2026 Entry MLitt in English (Part-Time) -30/APR/2026 MLitt in English (Full-Time) -30/APR/2026 Non-Resident PhD English (Full-Time) -30/APR/2026 Non-Resident PhD English (Part-Time) -30/APR/2026 PhD in English (Part-Time) -30/APR/2026 PhD in English (Full-Time) -30/APR/2026 In exceptional circumstances it may be possible to register retrospectively. Applicants wishing to be considered for retrospective admission should contact the Graduate Studies Office by emailing research.admissions@tcd.ie Please do not apply for PhD or M.Litt. study in the School before you have followed the instructions detailed in the ‘How Do I Apply?’ How Do I Apply? The School receives many postgraduate research admissions and supervision inquiries each year. To facilitate the efficient processing of these initial expressions of interest we require prospective PhD and M.Litt. applicants to fill in an inquiry template. This template, along with everything you need to know about making an application to the School (including dates and funding information), can be found on our School website - click here and scroll down to the heading ‘Admissions Information’. https://www.tcd.ie/english/postgraduate/phd-and-mlitt/ It is strongly advised that you develop your proposal in consultation with a relevant staff member, rather than applying online without contacting the School beforehand. If a staff member is interested in your initial project outline and has supervision capacity, they may ask you for further information and they may subsequently agree to work with you as you develop your proposal. Information about the required formatting and details required from a PhD or M.Litt. proposal can again be found on our webpage.
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Start date
March 2026 or September 2026
Location
Dublin
Ireland

Overview

The School of English at Trinity College Dublin offers rigorous multidisciplinary research programmes leading to Master in Letters (MLitt) or Doctor in Philosophy (PhD) degrees. The department brings together a vibrant community of scholars dedicated to excellence in both teaching and independent investigation. Prospective candidates work closely with expert faculty members to develop and execute specialized research projects. Applicants are required to prepare a formal research proposal in consultation with a relevant staff member prior to submitting an official inquiry.

English StudiesPostgraduate ResearchPhDMLittTrinity College Dublin

What you'll do

  • Formulate an independent and original research proposal in consultation with an assigned faculty supervisor
  • Conduct advanced literature reviews and rigorous textual or cultural analyses
  • Participate in departmental research seminars, workshops, and academic events
  • Draft and complete a comprehensive thesis meeting international academic standards
  • Engage in regular supervisory meetings to review research progress

Requirements

Degree required: Bachelor's or Master's degree in English or a related humanities discipline

Degree offered: PhD or MLitt

Language: English; standard university postgraduate English language proficiency requirements apply

Instruction: English

Required skills
  • Strong foundation in literary theory and research methodologies
  • Demonstrated ability to write clear, academic prose at a postgraduate level
  • Capacity for independent project management and critical thinking
  • Familiarity with academic standards for structuring a research proposal
Nice to have
Prior experience with archival research or specialized literary subfieldsEvidence of academic writing or publication potential
Eligibility
  • Fulfil general university admission criteria for postgraduate research programmes
  • Secure agreement from a faculty member willing to supervise the proposed project outline

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How to apply

Deadline: 2026-04-30

Prospective applicants must first complete the School's inquiry template and consult with a relevant faculty member to develop a research project outline. Once supervision capacity and project alignment are established, candidates may proceed with the formal application through the university admissions portal.

Documents required
  • CV
  • Research proposal
  • Transcripts
  • Inquiry template
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Contact

Graduate Studies Office· Admissions

research.admissions@tcd.ie

https://www.tcd.ie/english/postgraduate/phd-and-mlitt/

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School of English
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Ireland
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