PhD English at University of Wyoming

Programme overview

Experience an English degree unlike any other. The English Ph.D. emphasizes public humanities and prepares students for careers in arts programming and nonprofit leadership. You’ll develop research and writing skills while learning about public advocacy and community engagement.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Study mode: full-time | Location: Laramie, WY, United States

Career pathways

A Ph.D. in English, especially one with a focus in public humanities, opens the door to a wide range of fulfilling careers. Many alumni go into academia, programming, the arts or nonprofit work.

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Application information

Entry requirements

In addition to complete the general UW graduate student application , applicants must submit a 15 to 20-page writing sample. You must also have a master’s degree, although it can be in a field other than English. GRE scores are not required.

Domestic applicants: USD 7,260 a year (2026-27). Estimated academic year tuition for the Standard graduate block tuition band (30 credits), Wyoming resident. Excludes fees, housing and other costs. Source

International applicants: USD 21,340 a year (2026-27). Estimated academic year tuition for the Standard graduate block tuition band, non-resident or international. Excludes fees, housing and other costs. Source

Graduate application deadlines vary by programme and are set by the academic department. Graduate admission requires a completed online application, a bachelor's degree or equivalent and a 3.000 cumulative GPA.

The application fee is $40 and non-refundable, paid when the application is submitted through the online application. ACT or SAT scores are not part of the admissions requirements.

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

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