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Our Department of English & Cultural Studies provides an extensive PhD program that merges the examination of English literature across all eras with critical theory and cultural studies. This rigorous doctoral program enables students to enhance their research and teaching skills while benefiting from our department's longstanding dedication to literary exploration. Participants in our intellectually vibrant program will collaborate with fellow students and professors in diverse graduate courses, broaden their understanding through methodological workshops, and connect with our research-focused academic community.
Typically spanning four years, the PhD curriculum includes coursework, comprehensive exams, research seminars, and a dissertation guided by a committee of specialists in the field.
Applicants must satisfy the following requirement:
Language Requirements
Applicants are required to submit evidence of their proficiency in the English language as part of their application. The most common evidence is a score on one of the following exams: