PhD English at University of Texas at Arlington

Programme overview

The Doctor of Philosophy in English prepares students at the most advanced stage in the interpretation and composition of texts. The program emphasizes rigorous critical study in the fields of rhetoric, composition, critical theory, cultural studies, pedagogy, technical writing, and literary studies. Early in the program, each student takes two core courses, one that serves as an introduction to the profession of English Studies, and one that examines theory as it is currently used in English scholarship.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts | Department: English | Duration: 39 credit hours | Location: Arlington, TX, United States

What you will study

The programme totals 39 credit hours. Required courses listed include: The Profession Of English Studies; Introduction To Critical Theory.

Career pathways

The combination of diverse course offerings with the requirement that each student define a focus that reflects their intellectual and career interests provides students with the flexibility to adapt to changes in English Studies. Specifically, the PhD in English prepares students for careers in writing, including professional and technical writing, as well as academic publishing.

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Application information

Entry requirements

In addition to the basic graduate admission requirements of UT Arlington, the Department of English requires all international students to have speaking, reading, and writing competence in English. We consider four different admission criteria: (1) GPA; (2) writing sample; (3) statement of purpose; and (4) letters of recommendation. Prospective students should submit all the required materials and scores—i.e. official transcripts, a writing sample, a statement of purpose, and recommendation letters—in order for their application to be processed. All criteria are considered together, in a holistic way. No single factor will eliminate a prospective student from consideration. For unconditional admission, candidates must meet the following standards for at least three of the four criteria. A minimum GPA of 3.5 in the student’s MA in English or a very closely related field. (If the MA is not in English, we will consider the undergraduate GPA as well as that of the MA.

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.

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer.

Doctoral application priority dates: Fall February 1, Spring August 15, Summer February 15. Some programmes have earlier dates. Apply through ApplyUTA.

Apply through the official page: https://www.uta.edu/admissions/apply

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