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PhD English at Vanderbilt University

Vanderbilt University, United States

Programme overview

Program Features Guaranteed six-year 12-month funding package for admitted Ph.D. students, including international students. Flexible curriculum tailored to each student’s interests and background. Rigorous pedagogical training and opportunities to teach five introductory literature and writing courses as instructor of record (not as TA).

Faculty: Graduate School  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Nashville, TN, United States

What you will study

Flexible curriculum tailored to each student’s interests and background. Annual competitive dissertation enhancement grants and other support from the Graduate School.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Application Components Statement of Purpose: No more than 1,500 words. Three letters of recommendation and up to five letters permitted. Unofficial college transcript(s) uploaded to the application, with official transcript required upon admittance.

Graduate School fall application deadlines differ by department and range from 1 December to 15 January. The Graduate School application fee is $95, paid online after submitting the application, and only one fee is charged for up to two programme applications per year.

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