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Literature and Creative Writing (PhD) at University of Southern California

University of Southern California, United States

Programme overview

The program gives dual emphasis to literature and creative writing, culminating in a dissertation combining critical analysis with creative originality.

Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

A 64-unit minimum, with a maximum of 12 transfer units.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants submit GRE verbal and quantitative General Test scores satisfactory to the department.

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