The PhD program is a five-year curriculum that comprises a language requirement and three basic components: coursework, a Comprehensive Examination, and a dissertation. Starting with the fall 2026 ...

Boston College’s Ph.D. in English offers the opportunity to study with nationally recognized faculty in many periods, authors, and critical and theoretical streams. Candidates design their course of ...

Brandeis' English PhD degree program gathers a creative intellectual community for developing original research, writing and pedagogical projects. Founded in 1954, the program has long been ...

No. We no longer require nor recommend the GRE or any other standardized test for admission, and we do not weigh any scores submitted. Yes. We expect either a degree in English or a closely related ...

The Department of English has a national reputation for graduating top-rated teachers, scholars, and creative writers who go on to successful careers in academia and beyond. Our graduate program is ...

Saint Louis University’s graduate program in English allows students to gain educational and professional experience in literary studies, rhetoric, and composition. Our accomplished SLU faculty and ...

The English department offers a wide-ranging course of study that combines historical research with theoretical inquiry in a stimulating, challenging and supportive environment. Our programs are among ...

We are accepting Fall 2026 applications for our Ph.D. programs. We plan to resume M.A. and MFA admissions in Fall 2027. Are you interested in writing and the teaching of writing? Digital composing and ...

Liz Simmons is an education staff writer at Forbes Advisor. She has written about higher education and career development for various online publications since 2016. She earned a master’s degree in ...

This area of emphasis provides a strong knowledge base grounded in current research to support students who are learning English as a new language, assess skills of language diverse students, and ...