PhD English at University of Miami

Programme overview

The PhD in English program offers opportunities for research in all major areas of literatures and cultural studies in English, with particular strengths in Caribbean literary studies, early modern literature, digital humanities, feminisms and theories of gender and sexuality, transnational studies, and postcolonial studies.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Location: Coral Gables, FL, United States

What you will study

Ph.D. students must complete 54 credit hours (if entering with a B.A.) or 36 credit hours (if entering with an M.A.) of 600-level courses in literature and literary theory. Ph.D. students pursuing the doctoral concentration take a minimum of two Caribbean-focused courses (6 credit hours) within their home department, and a minimum of two Caribbean-focused courses (6 credit hours) outside of their department.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A bachelor's or master's degree in a related field from a regionally accredited institution or international university. TOEFL Scores (Certain International Students Only): International students who need to submit TOEFL results can find information on the Graduate School site: https://www.grad.miami.edu/. Refer to the program website for application instructions.

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.

Apply through the official page: https://english.as.miami.edu/phd-program/application-and-admissions/index.html

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