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English, PhD at Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University, United States

Programme overview

The Department of English offers a full-time PhD in English and American literature in the Renaissance, 18th century, Romantic, Victorian, American and 20th-century literature. There is no autonomous MA programme.

Faculty: Krieger School of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Department of English  |  Duration: Five to six years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Baltimore, MD, United States

What you will study

Three graduate courses per semester in years one and two; by the fall of year three, 11 graduate seminars (including the Proseminar), an independent study, field examinations and exams in one or two foreign languages. Fourth-year students receive dissertation fellowships and teaching is required.

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Application information

Advanced Academic Programs charges a $90 non-refundable application fee per programme application for Summer 2027 and later terms.

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