The English department offers a wide-ranging course of study that combines historical research with theoretical inquiry in a stimulating, challenging and supportive environment. Our programs are among ...

Boston College’s Ph.D. in English offers the opportunity to study with nationally recognized faculty in many periods, authors, and critical and theoretical streams. Candidates design their course of ...

We are accepting Fall 2026 applications for our Ph.D. programs. We plan to resume M.A. and MFA admissions in Fall 2027. Are you interested in writing and the teaching of writing? Digital composing and ...

The 18th- and 19th-century Graduate Student Reading Group (‘18/19’) was founded to serve as a forum for CU Boulder’s growing community of scholars working across (trans)national traditions in the ...

Brandeis' English PhD degree program gathers a creative intellectual community for developing original research, writing and pedagogical projects. Founded in 1954, the program has long been ...

No. We no longer require nor recommend the GRE or any other standardized test for admission, and we do not weigh any scores submitted. Yes. We expect either a degree in English or a closely related ...

The PhD program is a five-year curriculum that comprises a language requirement and three basic components: coursework, a Comprehensive Examination, and a dissertation. Starting with the fall 2026 ...