PhD English at Emory University

Programme overview

The PhD in English offers intensive training in literary and cultural studies, diverse research methods and innovative pedagogy.

Faculty: Laney Graduate School | Department: English | Study mode: full-time | Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

Strengths include early modern period, African-American literature, post/decolonial literature and theory, American literature, health humanities and disability studies and digital humanities, with interdisciplinary projects and certificates; archives at Woodruff Library and the Rose Library.

Career pathways

Faculty mentor students for academic and other careers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Laney Graduate School (all programmes): application through the Laney Graduate School with transcripts from each institution attended (bachelor's degree or equivalent by the first semester), statement of purpose, resume/CV, three letters of recommendation (many programmes allow a fourth), $75 application fee (waivers available), and for some programmes a statement on building collaborative and respectful graduate communities. Programme-specific requirements vary.

Requirements published at faculty level.

USD 74,700 a year (2026-27). Laney Graduate School tuition band (full-time, 9 or more credit hours: $24,900 per term over fall, spring and summer). Tuition only; excludes fees, housing, health insurance and living costs. Emory publishes one tuition rate for all students. Source

The Laney Graduate School is accepting applications for all PhD and master's programmes for Fall 2027.

Laney Graduate School application fee is $75 (non-refundable, paid by credit card online; limited fee waivers available). Deadlines are set by each programme and fall at midnight US Eastern time on the programme's deadline date. GRE requirements vary by programme.

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