Denver,
CO,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in English and Literary Arts - Creative Writing in Denver United States | University of Denver
University of Denver
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Denver United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
51,090
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Renowned as one of the nation's premier creative writing PhD programs, we provide dedicated poets and fiction authors with opportunities to hone their craft while developing a body of critical and academic work. Our workshop approach blends modern literary studies with artistic experimentation. Beyond poetry and fiction, we feature specialized courses in nonfiction, travel writing, oral traditions, and narrative theory.
This doctoral program emphasizes theoretical development, fostering both creative expression and scholarly analysis. Graduates frequently publish acclaimed books of poetry, novels, and literary criticism. Many secure faculty positions at prestigious institutions, lead respected literary journals, and secure contracts with leading publishing houses.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Bachelors degree: All graduate applicants must hold an earned baccalaureate from a regionally accredited college or university or the recognized equivalent from an international institution.
Masters degree This program requires a masters degree as well as the baccalaureate.
Grade point average minimum undergraduate GPA for admission consideration for graduate study at the University of Denver is a cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits approximately two years of work for the baccalaureate degree. An earned master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution supersedes the minimum standards for the baccalaureate. For applicants with graduate coursework but who have not earned a master's degree or higher, the GPA from the graduate work may be used to meet the requirement. The minimum GPA is a cumulative 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for all graduate coursework undertaken.
Program GPA requirement The minimum undergraduate GPA for admission consideration for this program is a cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
Minimum TOEFL Score Internetbased test 80
Minimum IELTS Score 6.5
Minimum C1 Advanced Score 176
Masters degree This program requires a masters degree as well as the baccalaureate.
Grade point average minimum undergraduate GPA for admission consideration for graduate study at the University of Denver is a cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits approximately two years of work for the baccalaureate degree. An earned master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution supersedes the minimum standards for the baccalaureate. For applicants with graduate coursework but who have not earned a master's degree or higher, the GPA from the graduate work may be used to meet the requirement. The minimum GPA is a cumulative 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for all graduate coursework undertaken.
Program GPA requirement The minimum undergraduate GPA for admission consideration for this program is a cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
Minimum TOEFL Score Internetbased test 80
Minimum IELTS Score 6.5
Minimum C1 Advanced Score 176
Tuition
USD
51,090