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PhD English at Brandeis University

Brandeis University, United States

Programme overview

The English PhD, founded in 1954, is a small, collaborative program for developing original research, writing and pedagogical projects across regions, languages, media, genres and theory. Curricula in public and digital humanities connect the work to audiences beyond academia.

Faculty: School of Arts, Humanities and Culture  |  Department: Department of English  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Waltham, MA, United States

What you will study

Students research literary and English studies, assist-teach and design independent writing and literature courses for undergraduates, and complete a fourth-year fully stipended internship in areas such as translation, publishing, prison education, library special collections and university administration.

Career pathways

Graduates pursue careers in academia, high school teaching, writing, non-profits, media, theater and business.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate (PhD) admission: bachelor's degree, transcripts, two letters of recommendation, résumé, statement of purpose, writing sample, career interest statement; GRE optional.

PhD admission is for Fall 2027.

PhD deadlines: Round 1 December 1 (Chemistry, Psychology, Molecular and Cell Biology, Neuroscience, Biochemistry and Biophysics); Round 2 January 15 (Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Near Eastern and Judaic Studies, Social Policy, History). The Fall 2027 application opens in mid-October; online application fee $75 unless waived.

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