PhD in English in Waltham United States | Brandeis University

Our English PhD program fosters groundbreaking independent research while offering comprehensive training in research methodologies, pedagogical techniques, and professional growth. As a doctoral student, you'll actively engage with our vibrant academic community - assisting with instruction, leading writing seminars, presenting at conferences, and working alongside our renowned, diverse faculty.

Our distinguished faculty members are committed educators and advisors. Key research specialties include feminist studies, gender and queer theory, contemporary American fiction, postcolonial Anglophone literature, Renaissance-era British texts, intersections of literature and science, critical theory and philosophy, and modern poetic forms.

With intentionally limited enrollment, our program cultivates meaningful intellectual connections between students and professors. You'll experience the distinctive advantages of Brandeis: personalized guidance from globally respected scholars, interdisciplinary perspectives, career development resources, and access to Boston's rich educational and cultural landscape.