PhD English at University of Kentucky

Programme overview

The PhD in English (English Literature & Film) is a selective, rigorous programme focused on literature, film and media, and critical theory. Students develop original research across literary periods, genres, media and interdisciplinary approaches.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: College of Arts and Sciences | Intake: Fall | Study mode: full-time | Location: Lexington, KY, United States

What you will study

Scholarship, research, teaching and professional development in literature, film and media.

Career pathways

University professor, educational professional, literary critic, editor and writer; also publishing, consulting and other professional fields.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate School requirements apply (not programme-specific): see the Graduate School admission requirements.

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 applicants apply online through The Graduate School application system; deadlines and supplemental materials are set by each programme page. Minimum undergraduate GPA 2.75, minimum graduate GPA 3.0, and 2.5 for graduate certificate applicants (programmes may require more).

Apply through the official page: https://academics.uky.edu/apply

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