Charlottesville,
VA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in English in Charlottesville United States | University of Virginia
University of Virginia
|
Charlottesville United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
33,304
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The University of Virginia's English graduate program has maintained an outstanding reputation for years. Students can pursue three advanced degrees: a Master of Arts, Doctor of Philosophy, or Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing. While this webpage focuses mainly on our MA and PhD programs, details about our prestigious MFA in creative writing are available through this link. As literary and cultural studies undergo significant changes, we remain committed to preserving our traditional historical period studies while expanding global literature offerings and addressing contemporary theoretical issues. Notably, UVA stands at the forefront of digital humanities innovation, with English department faculty and graduate students driving much of this progress. Our program boasts supervision by world-class faculty members who guide graduate research and studies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
A completed application form, including the Statement of Academic Interests (called the Personal Statement in the on-line application form).
Unofficial transcripts of all previous undergraduate or graduate coursework. (Official transcripts will later be required of all admitted applicants. Please do not send official transcripts in advance of receiving an offer of admission.)
Three confidential letters of recommendation.
Results of the TOEFL or IELTS for international applicants whose first language is not English.
A writing sample of 15-25 double-spaced pages (including notes). The writing sample should be in a 12-point font, preferably Times New Roman.
The Department of English no longer requires the GRE test. Submitted scores will not be considered.
The minimum internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score requirement is 90 (including sectional minimums of 22 in speaking, 22 in writing, 23 in reading and 23 in listening). The minimum paper-based TOEFL score requirement is 600. Applicants may submit scores from the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) as an alternative to the TOEFL exam. The minimum IELTS score requirement is 7.0 in each section.
Unofficial transcripts of all previous undergraduate or graduate coursework. (Official transcripts will later be required of all admitted applicants. Please do not send official transcripts in advance of receiving an offer of admission.)
Three confidential letters of recommendation.
Results of the TOEFL or IELTS for international applicants whose first language is not English.
A writing sample of 15-25 double-spaced pages (including notes). The writing sample should be in a 12-point font, preferably Times New Roman.
The Department of English no longer requires the GRE test. Submitted scores will not be considered.
The minimum internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score requirement is 90 (including sectional minimums of 22 in speaking, 22 in writing, 23 in reading and 23 in listening). The minimum paper-based TOEFL score requirement is 600. Applicants may submit scores from the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) as an alternative to the TOEFL exam. The minimum IELTS score requirement is 7.0 in each section.
Tuition
USD
33,304