Denton,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in English in Denton United States | University of North Texas
University of North Texas
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Denton United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
32,160
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Embark on the next phase of your academic journey with UNT's English graduate program, tailored for aspiring creative writers, educators, and scholars. Our department boasts leading experts across all major periods of American and British literature, along with celebrated authors in every genre, providing a rich environment for graduate-level research and creative pursuits.
Our Ph.D. curriculum offers comprehensive training in academic fundamentals while equipping you to pursue groundbreaking research or produce original literary works. Learn from our accomplished faculty, whose works regularly appear in top-tier publications such as PMLA, Philological Quarterly, The Paris Review, and Granta.
We're committed to supporting our graduate students' achievements and helping them reach their professional aspirations.
UNT students have seen their work published in renowned outlets like The New Yorker, Shakespeare, and SEL: Studies in English Literature. They've secured book deals with prestigious publishers including Button Poetry, the University of Georgia Press, and the University of Wisconsin Press. Many have earned distinguished honors, receiving grants from institutions like the Newberry Library and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
A completed Graduate Studies Application form with the intended major (creative writing or literature) indicated in the appropriate blank.
Official transcripts for all previous undergraduate and graduate academic work.
Official scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examination for students whose native language is not English.
Letter of intent. The letter should describe the applicant's scholarly field of interest or creative genre of specialization. It should explain why the applicant wants to work toward a Doctor of Philosophy with a major in English.
Writing Sample(s). Applicants in literature must submit one substantial example of critical writing (12-20 pages). Those applying for the concentration in creative writing must also submit one substantial example of critical writing (12-20 pages). Students applying for creative writing must also submit a sample of their creative writing (10 pages of poetry, 15-25 pages of fiction, or 15-25 pages of nonfiction).
Three confidential letters of reference that assess the applicant's potential contribution to the discipline. Please provide referees with the above e-mail address for file attachment.
A current curriculum vitae.
Applicants must meet the qualifications for admission set by the Toulouse Graduate School as well as departmental admission requirements. Applicants may pursue a Ph.D. in English by writing a literature dissertation or a creative dissertation. Admission to the doctoral program in English is competitive. Applicants with only a BA in hand at the time of admission are not eligible for funding through a teaching fellowship from UNT, and will only be admitted if they can fund their coursework through some other means.
TOEFL. Applicants whose native language is not English must also submit TOEFL scores. Applicants accepted have presented TOEFL computer-based test scores ranging from 233 to 293, and scores on the internet-based TOEFL have ranged from 87 to 115.
Official transcripts for all previous undergraduate and graduate academic work.
Official scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examination for students whose native language is not English.
Letter of intent. The letter should describe the applicant's scholarly field of interest or creative genre of specialization. It should explain why the applicant wants to work toward a Doctor of Philosophy with a major in English.
Writing Sample(s). Applicants in literature must submit one substantial example of critical writing (12-20 pages). Those applying for the concentration in creative writing must also submit one substantial example of critical writing (12-20 pages). Students applying for creative writing must also submit a sample of their creative writing (10 pages of poetry, 15-25 pages of fiction, or 15-25 pages of nonfiction).
Three confidential letters of reference that assess the applicant's potential contribution to the discipline. Please provide referees with the above e-mail address for file attachment.
A current curriculum vitae.
Applicants must meet the qualifications for admission set by the Toulouse Graduate School as well as departmental admission requirements. Applicants may pursue a Ph.D. in English by writing a literature dissertation or a creative dissertation. Admission to the doctoral program in English is competitive. Applicants with only a BA in hand at the time of admission are not eligible for funding through a teaching fellowship from UNT, and will only be admitted if they can fund their coursework through some other means.
TOEFL. Applicants whose native language is not English must also submit TOEFL scores. Applicants accepted have presented TOEFL computer-based test scores ranging from 233 to 293, and scores on the internet-based TOEFL have ranged from 87 to 115.
Tuition
USD
32,160