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PhD English at University of Missouri-Columbia

University of Missouri-Columbia, United States

Programme overview

PhD English is offered at the University of Missouri through English in the College of Arts and Science.

Faculty: College of Arts and Science  |  Department: English  |  Location: Columbia, MO, United States

What you will study

The PhD in English is designed to be a five-year program requiring 30 hours of coursework for students entering with an MA. For students admitted with a BA instead of an MA the program is six years with 72 hours of coursework.

Career pathways

The written section of the comprehensive exam is comprised of one essay, intended to prepare students for the dissertation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

International applicants must send a copy of their TOEFL score, per university requirements. Apply online through the Graduate School The University requires an application fee and one set of transcripts from all colleges or universities you have attended. If already enrolled as a PBS student or as an undergraduate student at MU, you must file a change of major form with the admissions office. The following items are needed to complete your application for the PhD program. Three current letters of recommendation that speak to your potential for success in a PhD program. (At least two should be from people familiar with academic and/or creative work).

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 programmes apply through the Graduate School online application for admission, which requires a qualifying bachelor degree and at least a 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of baccalaureate coursework; School of Law, School of Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine and Occupational Therapy Doctorate have their own application processes.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.missouri.edu/admissions/

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