UK Based PhD in English by Distance Education

Hi, All!

Thanks for reading my post. I have already earned an EdD in Curriculum and Instruction from Nova Southeastern University, and I have earned both English (MA) and Creative Writing Degrees (MFA) from USA-based universities. I am looking for an inexpensive PhD in English or Literature that can be completed through distance education.

My first choice would be a UK-based university with a dissertation requirement. Writing 350 pages would be no problem for me; however, my funds are limited. I have explored UNISA in South Africa, and that seems a possibility, but UNISA awards the Dott. of Litt. and Phil. rather than the PhD.

Please, share information about inexpensive British PhD degrees by distance ed in English, or give me some feedback about UNISA in South Africa. (Australian, Irish or Italian degrees would also be fine.)

Thanks a million!

Laura Sweeney

 

In the UK look at Nottingham University.

 

Some additional UK options Laura:

University of Birmingham
English Literature PhD/PhD by Distance Learning/MLitt/MA by Research - University of Birmingham

University of Essex
Department of Language and Linguistics at the University of Essex :: Distance-learning PhD by Supervised Research

University of Leicester
PhD by Distance Learning — University of Leicester

Prifysgol Bangor University
English PhD, PhD English, English MPhil, English course at Bangor University

University of Dundee
English and Creative Writing - Research Interests - Prospective Research Students - The University of Dundee

Aston University
English research, School of Languages and Social Sciences, Aston University UK

 

Do not listen to Steve. He doesn't understand what a terminal degree is. A master's and an MFA are NOT terminal degrees, unless those are the highest degrees you can earn in that discipline. If there is a higher degree than what you have, then you are not terminal.

 

:newbie:

Usually I'm all about supporting the newbies but this is one situation where it's just not possible. That's because our new friend David is dead wrong. The op stated she has an EdD (that's 1 terminal degree) plus she stated that she has an MFA which, contrary to David's statement, is a terminal degree. (from wiki) "A Master of Fine Arts (MFA or M.F.A.[1][2][3][4]) is a graduate degree typically requiring 2–3 years of postgraduate study beyond the bachelor's degree (BFA), although the term of study will vary by country or by university. The MFA is a creative degree usually awarded as a terminal degree in visual arts, creative writing, graphic design, photography, filmmaking, dance, theatre, other performing arts, as well as some theatre management [5][6][7] and arts administration degrees.[8] Coursework is primarily of an applied or performing nature with the program often culminating in a major work or performance." I'd be willing to guess that the op's MFA is in Creative Writing. A note to David: if you're going to enter a discussion board and then decide that your very first post is going to be trying to contradict a member who's been here since Day 1 then I'd suggest to trippple check your facts.

:newbie:

 

Agreed Kizmet.

In regards to Steve, I would point out both the Ed.D and the MFA are terminal professional degrees and not terminal research degrees. For some jobs and for some schools this is a vital distinction. Many colleges would not view the Ed.D + MA/MFA as equal to a PhD for anyone applying for a tenure track position in English.

 

I've been assuming that this very issue is at the core of the op's original search. She wants to have that "research" doctoral degree. Toward that end I present the only one I can think of, coming at you from Old Dominion University:

English - Old Dominion University

 

Whoaa, three "p's" for an extremely effectual elucidation

 

Oops, I forgot that she was looking for a UK degree (so we can disregard that little Old Dominion mistake). But that means I have to dig up another to take its place. Here it is, Aberdeen:

Postgraduate Degrees | The University of Aberdeen

 

A PhD and D.Phil are equivalent degrees (at least in the UK).