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PhD English at University of Colorado Boulder

University of Colorado Boulder, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in English involves deep study of language and literature, with concentrations in any area of English-language literature and focused original scholarship. The five-year curriculum includes five years of funding.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: English  |  Duration: Five-year curriculum with five years of funding  |  Intake: The department admits PhD students every other year; no fall 2027 or spring 2028 admission  |  Location: Boulder, CO, United States

What you will study

A minimum of 30 credits of graduate study at the 5000 level or above in Years 1 and 2 (up to 15 credits may transfer from a master's), a foreign language requirement, a comprehensive exam in Year 3 and dissertation work in Years 4 and 5.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The PhD program offers rigorous training in critical analysis and research for professional placement. Applicants must hold either an MA or BA degree. Those with a BA who apply directly to the PhD program may also be considered for the MA program.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications are submitted online to the Graduate School; the nonrefundable application fee is $60 for domestic applicants and $80 for international applicants. Deadlines are set per programme.

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