Cincinnati,
OH,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in English - Literary and Cultural Studies in Cincinnati United States | University of Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati
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Cincinnati United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,966
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
The Literary and Cultural Studies (LCS) graduate program provides fully-funded, customized academic paths exploring diverse literary traditions, cultural theories, and research approaches. MA candidates qualify for two years of complete tuition coverage along with teaching assistant positions, while PhD candidates receive four years of tuition support plus teaching roles. Recently, the English Department has extended support through enhanced student lectureships offering a fifth funding year, supplemented by research grants from the Charles Phelps Taft Research Center and University Research Council.
Differing from programs where teaching assistants aid in large lectures, UC graduate instructors lead their own classes while receiving comprehensive teaching preparation, including a mandatory graduate-level composition pedagogy course. While similar-sized programs often require 3-4 annual courses, UC's MA and PhD students teach just one composition section per term. Additionally, our PhD candidates gain experience teaching literature courses—from historical surveys to specialized topics—where they develop innovative classes aligned with their research specialties (examples include Queer Comics, Badass Women on Film, and Revenge narratives).
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
All applications are given careful and individual review. In some cases, students who do not meet the required GPA scores may be admitted.
MFA or MA in English from an accredited university or college.
Minimum undergraduate GPA: 3.75
(1) Three letters of recommendation (no form required): Recommenders will submit letters through the Online Application system.
(2) Unofficial Transcripts from all universities and/or colleges attended. These can be uploaded during your online application completion. Unofficial transcripts can take many forms, including a list of courses/grades from a previous academic institution's student portal, a copy of an official transcript, a picture of a transcript, or any other listing depicting your academic career.
Please note that although unofficial transcripts are highly recommended for the application, official transcripts will be required if admission is offered and you accept.
Critical writing sample consisting of a literary
analysis or research paper totaling 20 pages
The following exams and minimum scores are accepted as proof of English proficiency -
TOEFL minimum score of 80 iBT
In-person and at-home online exam scores accepted TOEFL Essentials and My Best Test scores are not accepted.
IELTS minimum score of 6.5 overall band.
In-person and at-home online exam scores accepted.
PTE minimum score of 54.
MFA or MA in English from an accredited university or college.
Minimum undergraduate GPA: 3.75
(1) Three letters of recommendation (no form required): Recommenders will submit letters through the Online Application system.
(2) Unofficial Transcripts from all universities and/or colleges attended. These can be uploaded during your online application completion. Unofficial transcripts can take many forms, including a list of courses/grades from a previous academic institution's student portal, a copy of an official transcript, a picture of a transcript, or any other listing depicting your academic career.
Please note that although unofficial transcripts are highly recommended for the application, official transcripts will be required if admission is offered and you accept.
Critical writing sample consisting of a literary
analysis or research paper totaling 20 pages
The following exams and minimum scores are accepted as proof of English proficiency -
TOEFL minimum score of 80 iBT
In-person and at-home online exam scores accepted TOEFL Essentials and My Best Test scores are not accepted.
IELTS minimum score of 6.5 overall band.
In-person and at-home online exam scores accepted.
PTE minimum score of 54.
Tuition
USD
24,966