Columbia,
MO,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in English in Columbia United States | University of Missouri
University of Missouri
|
Columbia United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
23,625
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
For students joining the program with a master's degree, the English PhD typically spans five years and involves 30 credit hours of coursework. These credits count toward the required 72 graduate hours beyond the bachelor's degree (which may incorporate transferred MA credits). Those entering with an MA usually finish their coursework within two years.
The PhD program also accepts students holding only a bachelor's degree, extending to six years with 72 graduate credit hours post-BA. This includes 48 coursework hours, with a minimum of 27 at the 8000-level. BA entrants typically complete coursework within three years.
Participants collaborate closely with faculty advisors to design specialized study plans in their primary and secondary fields. The PhD curriculum emphasizes both comprehensive subject mastery and advanced methodological training.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Unofficial Transcripts As part of the application submission process all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all postsecondary transcripts to the online application Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program
Three letters of recommendation at least two of which must be academic
One transcript from all colleges or universities you have attended
CV
Have earned a qualifying bachelors degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution.
Have earned at least a 3.0 Grade Point Average in the last 60 hours of baccalaureate coursework required for applicants with less than a graduate certificate graduate degree or professional degree.
List of any previous graduate classes taken
Statement of purpose approximately 500 words
Writing Sample One 15-20 page scholarly paper for students applying for Literature Studies or for English Language and Linguistics Creative Writing applicants should submit one critical-scholarly paper and one of the following a sample of your fiction 15-30 pages creative nonfiction 15-20 pages or poetry 15-20 pages
TOEFL Internet-based - 80 Overall - Reading - 17, Listening - 17, Speaking - 17, Writing - 17.
IELTS Academic - 6.5 Overall - Reading - 6, Listening - 6, Speaking - 6, Writing - 6.
PTE - 59.
Three letters of recommendation at least two of which must be academic
One transcript from all colleges or universities you have attended
CV
Have earned a qualifying bachelors degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution.
Have earned at least a 3.0 Grade Point Average in the last 60 hours of baccalaureate coursework required for applicants with less than a graduate certificate graduate degree or professional degree.
List of any previous graduate classes taken
Statement of purpose approximately 500 words
Writing Sample One 15-20 page scholarly paper for students applying for Literature Studies or for English Language and Linguistics Creative Writing applicants should submit one critical-scholarly paper and one of the following a sample of your fiction 15-30 pages creative nonfiction 15-20 pages or poetry 15-20 pages
TOEFL Internet-based - 80 Overall - Reading - 17, Listening - 17, Speaking - 17, Writing - 17.
IELTS Academic - 6.5 Overall - Reading - 6, Listening - 6, Speaking - 6, Writing - 6.
PTE - 59.
Tuition
USD
23,625